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DebbieAnne @debbieanne.bsky.social

I'm sure you'll probably think this is a dumb question, but how do I tell the difference between the goats and sheep? I tried to look up the answer and I still don't get it. They both have horns? Thanks!

aug 31, 2025, 3:57 am • 1 0

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Janelle @wethergirl.bsky.social

The easy way is that goats have tails that stand up & sheep have tails that are down, unless the goat isn’t feeling well, but it’s an easy way to think about it. More subtle clues would be the mouths are a bit different, particularly the lower jaw. Yes, they both can have horns.

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Janelle @wethergirl.bsky.social

If you are around them, their personalities are quite different. Goats love climbing, can be very cliquish, eat higher off the ground, are a bit more athletic and limber. I think of them like cats of the barnyard whereas sheep can be very puppyish.

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