Do you know the difference between a lamb and a ram? A ewe is a female sheep, a ram is a male sheep. A lamb is a sheep younger than 14 months old, and wool is the fiber made from the fleece of sheep. Learn more fun facts about sheep and Illinois' sheep sector:
The majority of Illinois sheep farms raise between 25 and 99 sheep.
Illinois sheep and lamb inventory increased by 4 percent in 2013.
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