Sheep Flock Road Out of No Nowhere

Sheep react to their surroundings, this includes the
working environment and facilities; the following
suggestions will help make the experience positive:
 Sheep like routine, so be patient when introducing
something new.
 Sheep reactions are predictable, so use them.
 Sheep react negatively to loud noises and yelling.
 Sheep will bunch up in corners to protect themselves.
 When moving, gathering or sorting sheep, the more
efficient the operation the better; wool grabbing and
rough handling will cause bruising.
 Sheep tend to move in the opposite direction of the
handler.
 Sheep have a flight zone, determine what this is for your
flock.
 Sheep move best when not afraid, so work slowly and
calmly.
 Sheep do not like to move into the darkness; place a
chute facing a well lit area.
 Sheep move better on a flat surface or uphill.
 Sheep will move towards other sheep.
 Sheep will move to a partially full pen.
 Sheep will move better through long, narrow pens and
chutes rather than square pens and wide chute systems.
 Sheep resist moving from one type of surface to another.
 Sheep have no depth perception, so shadows, dark
surfaces and water are an issue.
 Sheep fear new visual objects.Show more

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