I did some research -- the vets say it's an urban legend, at least in an open field. They've never had a sheep die from rolling on its back out in the open. Stuck, yes (in a gully, or some other obstacle), but not just from rolling on their backs.
Hmmm... we need a different term.... "urban legend" doesn't sound quite right for AG stories.... ;)
Ahh the internet, home of the outraged. Sometimes it's hard to tell if an animal is stuck or just scratching. You have to watch 'em for a while to tell, generally they get up on their own after a few mins - no point being a hero and getting a kick in the chops needlessly before you're sure. I had a horse that did it, first time I saw it I thought he was stuck as he was there for about 10 minutes, but nah, by the time i'd come back with the lunge line he was up and grazing. Rinse and repeat.
WARNING A sheep has a rumen which enables it to digest grass. This is basically a large fermentation tank where various bacteria break down grass to produce digestible food. This process produces a lot of gas! The fermentation tank has a pipe in at the front and a pipe out at the back. When the sheep is upsidedown, these exits are blocked so the gas produced cannot escape and just builds up in the rumen until the poor sheep's lungs are crushed and it is unable to breathe. Always TURN THEM OVER
weirdos searching for these videos just to have a go should really do something constructive rather than wallow in self pity and negativity, fkn emo dicks..
I think you would get cash for this at funniest home videos or summin..its a nice vid, dont let the sad suicide kids bother you.
the video is funny - I'm sure you'd have righted the sheep if she'd been unable to do it herself - wonder why people are moaning at you? It's funny when the sheep bleats and has a wee when she gets up!
did you know that if a sheep lies down on the wrong side, it cant get back up, its then roles onto its back, and eventually, if its unlucky, it will die, and you find it funny, nice lol
Nope, sheep aren't THAT inept. This one's just having a nice scratch. Look at the end -- she rolls back over, just has happy as can be, and she's even still chewing her cud.
@John27346 Why would they be unable to roll over? I have Jacob sheep -- and some have pretty thick fleeces -- but the thought never ever crossed my mind that they would EVER get "stuck" there, ours are amazingly powerful animals and can jump 3 feet straight up from a standstill.... Are some sheep breeds so inbred that they actually can't?
I don't think it's stuck at all - it's just having a roll about probably scratching!
MrFRANKJEANS 3 months ago
I did some research -- the vets say it's an urban legend, at least in an open field. They've never had a sheep die from rolling on its back out in the open. Stuck, yes (in a gully, or some other obstacle), but not just from rolling on their backs.
Hmmm... we need a different term.... "urban legend" doesn't sound quite right for AG stories.... ;)
illustratz 5 months ago
@illustratz It's not an urban legend. I've seen it happen. I grew up on a farm.
John27346 5 months ago
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John27346 5 months ago
Uhh.... Children, children.... he's ONLY scratching his back, he's perfectly alright. Get over it. (and yourselves, while you're at it) Sheesh.
illustratz 9 months ago
Ahh the internet, home of the outraged. Sometimes it's hard to tell if an animal is stuck or just scratching. You have to watch 'em for a while to tell, generally they get up on their own after a few mins - no point being a hero and getting a kick in the chops needlessly before you're sure. I had a horse that did it, first time I saw it I thought he was stuck as he was there for about 10 minutes, but nah, by the time i'd come back with the lunge line he was up and grazing. Rinse and repeat.
widgeon 1 year ago
@widgeon LOLOL you just made my back itch. My mustang looks SO stupidly content when he does that, it's hilarious.
illustratz 5 months ago
he is not stuck on his back he is scratching it.. my sheep does it all the time
alandkesira 1 year ago
Zombie sheep!!!
jamesperson 2 years ago
WARNING A sheep has a rumen which enables it to digest grass. This is basically a large fermentation tank where various bacteria break down grass to produce digestible food. This process produces a lot of gas! The fermentation tank has a pipe in at the front and a pipe out at the back. When the sheep is upsidedown, these exits are blocked so the gas produced cannot escape and just builds up in the rumen until the poor sheep's lungs are crushed and it is unable to breathe. Always TURN THEM OVER
leachim2 2 years ago 10
That is interesting to know. I am so glad he turned over. :)
SuzetteVodkashak 2 years ago
it's probably thinking as it stands there, "phew! least no one saw me" ;-)
rik7467 2 years ago
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theblackomen13 2 years ago
Dids j00 knoweth that sheep areth the most extremeth of animals???????!!?!?!?!?
MAHLAZRGOESPEWPEWPEW 3 years ago
excactly, nothing's wrong with the sheep, i thought this video was funny. So cute :D
JadieCakes101 3 years ago
weirdos searching for these videos just to have a go should really do something constructive rather than wallow in self pity and negativity, fkn emo dicks..
I think you would get cash for this at funniest home videos or summin..its a nice vid, dont let the sad suicide kids bother you.
tjmac7 3 years ago
the video is funny - I'm sure you'd have righted the sheep if she'd been unable to do it herself - wonder why people are moaning at you? It's funny when the sheep bleats and has a wee when she gets up!
key2kingdom 3 years ago
Thats really sad!
Tayzerfun 4 years ago
did you know that if a sheep lies down on the wrong side, it cant get back up, its then roles onto its back, and eventually, if its unlucky, it will die, and you find it funny, nice lol
Tonidave18 4 years ago
i do yeah it would be halarious! its gona die anyway at the slaughter house and ffs its a sheep you idiot, there aliens anyway didnt you know?
petayV8 3 years ago
@Tonidave18
Nope, sheep aren't THAT inept. This one's just having a nice scratch. Look at the end -- she rolls back over, just has happy as can be, and she's even still chewing her cud.
illustratz 9 months ago
@illustratz Actually, they can die if they're unable to roll back over.
John27346 5 months ago
@John27346 Why would they be unable to roll over? I have Jacob sheep -- and some have pretty thick fleeces -- but the thought never ever crossed my mind that they would EVER get "stuck" there, ours are amazingly powerful animals and can jump 3 feet straight up from a standstill.... Are some sheep breeds so inbred that they actually can't?
Are you sure it's not an urban legend?
illustratz 5 months ago
Aww poor thing!! :(
VioletFreak 4 years ago
I fuckin love it.
LOL... you can see where the person recordin it had a wee laugh an all.
gnidnobladicius 5 years ago
thats hilarious
digitalkaiser3605 5 years ago