The real difference between sheep and goats
The Real Scoop on Sheep vs. Goats at Tammy and Rich's Funny Farm Here at Tammy and Rich's Funny Farm in Livingston, TN, we often get asked, "What's the difference between a sheep and a goat?" I usually kick things off with a little joke: "A sheep says 'Baa,' and a goat says 'Maa!'" It always gets a chuckle, but there’s more to these animals than the sounds they make. Since we raise hair sheep and brush goats, we’ve got a front-row seat to their unique traits. Let’s break down the actual differences between them—beyond the barnyard symphony! Physical Differences Coats: Wool, Hair, and Everything In Between When you picture a sheep, you might imagine a fluffy cloud of wool. But our hair sheep flip that script. Unlike traditional wool sheep that need shearing, hair sheep have sleek, hair-like coats—kind of like goats. Our brush goats, true to goat form, also have hair, not wool. So, at first glance, their coats might seem similar. But don’t ...
