What is a wether in sheep terms?

A castrated male sheep.

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  1. A female sheep
  2. A baby sheep
  3. A castrated male sheep ✔

Why: A wether is a castrated male sheep, while a ewe is female and a ram is male.

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Answer: A castrated male sheep. A wether is a castrated male sheep, while a ewe is female and a ram is male.

  1. Scouting America: Animal Science www.scouting.org/merit-badges/animal-science
    Define the following terms for a sheep (wether, ewe, ram, and lamb)
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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