When it comes to most livestock species, you’ll rarely have trouble telling them apart. Sure, without a little homework and working knowledge, it’s difficult to tell different breeds apart, but nobody gets pigs and horses mixed up. However, when it comes to sheep and goats, it can be really easy to confuse them!
They both have the same sort of diet, the same body plan, and are about the same size. They also both have those weird rectangular pupils in their eyes. The sounds they make are even similar!
Obviously, this won’t be an issue for you if you only have one or the other. But if you have both, or just want to sound like a pro when talking to other homesteaders, it pays to be able to identify them on sight.
Keep reading, and I’ll be telling you about eight ways to tell sheep and goats apart in this article. READ FULL ARTICLE