Different sheep will have different sized flight zones, especially depending upon whether they’ve come from traumatic backgrounds a skittish sheep might have a huge flight zone compared to the nearly non-existent flight zone of a docile resident. This is the area of personal space surrounding them where they feel safe and comfortable. Like most herd animals, sheep have a flight zone. Here are a few of their instincts and abilities and how they may react to a disruption: Flight Zone Make sure to give an uncharacteristically upset sheep a health exam soon! Things That Make A Sheep Uncomfortableĭue to their natural instincts, there are a number of actions that you might have to take in a sanctuary environment that can make a sheep less comfortable. If a sheep surprises you with behavior that suggests that they want to be left alone, there’s a good chance that they may be dealing with some sort of illness or abnormal discomfort like arthritis or foot rot. While most sheep are not going to be in the position of causing serious injury to humans, large sheep or sheep with horns may cause harm if they feel they must to avoid danger. NEVER turn your back to a ram exhibiting this body language. If a sheep tells you their discomfort through these signals, you should immediately demonstrate that you mean no harm by backing away slowly from them if appropriate.
Getting into your personal space while maintaining a confrontational posture.If a sheep does not feel like you’ve alleviated their discomfort, they may escalate their body language to include: Lightly to moderately pawing at the ground or stomping (can indicate anxiety or irritation).Signs that a sheep is uncomfortable include: In most circumstances, a sheep will simply walk away when they are uncomfortable with someone’s presence in their living space, but given a more confined space, a sheep will use many different tactics (typically in combination depending on their discomfort) to let you know that they don’t want you around at the moment. There are many nuances in their actions that can not be conveyed through words alone! Signs A Sheep Wants To Be Left Alone
If you are not used to being around sheep and are bringing one into your sanctuary, you should have an expert give you hands-on training in sheep behavior if at all possible.
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