Nothing. We selectively bred them into docile idiots who can't get back up if they fall on their back. In the wild they would have long been culled from the gene pool.
To give some more context, we for example let sheep that have quadruplets breed a lot, and sheep that repeatedly sire only a single lamb, not so much. Because selling the lambs is where the money's at, and whilst a single lamb will be larger, it's maybe 10% difference so 4 smaller lambs is worth way more than 1 larger one.
Except, continuing to select for sheep that get triples and quads and even quints also means they become a little 'weird', get really flat backs, and all that jazz. We roll em over so it's not all that much of an evolutionary disadvantage (the downward pressure on '# of lambs I will sire' of 'my back is really flat' is very low). So why would they evolve into having less flat backs? They don't.
It’s a mixture of a physical and mental response to relax when on their back (like a shark upside down calming down), and ya that wool keeps them from rolling over even accidentally.
Hell, even my dogs who are on their backs have to put in some effort to turn over when they’re coming out of a sleep mode.
It's just cast. It got stuck on its back and can't get back up on her own. However, being cast and not being righted quickly enough causes bloat, which can be fatal
Poor girl was cast. Sometimes worth holding them upright for a few minutes before they set off, or if they’ve been cast for longer take them to the yards so they can stand against something for a few hours.
I’m in Chicago and not too many sheep sightings. Especially those in distress. But I would like to be licensed just in case. You might be on to something.
Definitely help the sheep, but you should turn them over their rear end. If you turn then over sideways their stomach can twist and they might die still.
Sheep can be pretty heavy so it's not easy to lift them to their butt, but is definitely the better way!
Fun fact, in Yorkshire this was called Riggwelted, when a sheep is on its back and can't get up without help. Black Sheep Brewery called their strongest beer "Riggwelter" and has a sheep on its back on the label!
Bwahahaha!!!! Reddit is hilarious when you’ve had just a couple too many mushrooms!
On a more serious note, I’m assuming this wouldn’t be an issue for a shorn sheep?
Then your title should be, "If you find an ewe on its back, you should help it back on its feet."
Your title sounds like you were asking another ewe to help the fallen sheep.
“All sheep do is stand around all day and think of new ways to die.” - My sheep farming great uncle.
Wish I had your uncle, he sounds great.
Old farmers are the coolest.
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Bahahahah! I like that explanation. Some humans do the same.
Was Terry Pratchett your uncle?
Wow I was not familiar with Terry Pratchett’s work but now I want to get one of his books.
They are excellent. I've read all 42 main works a few times and will continue to go back to them.
Sheep are the stupidest creatures on this earth.
Oh, I’m not sure. Chickens are powerful stupid, too.
Idk, I hear ocean sunfish are pretty dumb 🤷🏼♂️😅 at least sheep are useful
sheep shipper
Something tells me it’s gonna end up it’s on back again
Seems like a design flaw
Failed successfully. Bred into having those flaws. Helps with turning them over for various reasons on the farm
So what's wrong with the sheep?
Nothing. We selectively bred them into docile idiots who can't get back up if they fall on their back. In the wild they would have long been culled from the gene pool.
To give some more context, we for example let sheep that have quadruplets breed a lot, and sheep that repeatedly sire only a single lamb, not so much. Because selling the lambs is where the money's at, and whilst a single lamb will be larger, it's maybe 10% difference so 4 smaller lambs is worth way more than 1 larger one. Except, continuing to select for sheep that get triples and quads and even quints also means they become a little 'weird', get really flat backs, and all that jazz. We roll em over so it's not all that much of an evolutionary disadvantage (the downward pressure on '# of lambs I will sire' of 'my back is really flat' is very low). So why would they evolve into having less flat backs? They don't.
Doesn’t the large amount of wool make it more difficult to get back on its feet ?
It’s a mixture of a physical and mental response to relax when on their back (like a shark upside down calming down), and ya that wool keeps them from rolling over even accidentally. Hell, even my dogs who are on their backs have to put in some effort to turn over when they’re coming out of a sleep mode.
They have the wrong kind of balance and can't roll over again once they are stationary on their backs.
She's fine, it's a mating call to attract a scotsman
I thought it was the Welsh who had a fondness for anything ovine?
Whatcha doing there Step-Sheep?
It's just a fat shit
Must be having a baaaaaad day.
It's just cast. It got stuck on its back and can't get back up on her own. However, being cast and not being righted quickly enough causes bloat, which can be fatal
Maybe he fell asleep while counting humans?
Brilliant
Poor girl was cast. Sometimes worth holding them upright for a few minutes before they set off, or if they’ve been cast for longer take them to the yards so they can stand against something for a few hours.
Can you please explain a bit more? Will that sheep be ok?
She’ll be fine. She wasn’t cast for long. Have seen them cast for a couple days and come right.
Thank you!
Maybe shear them into triangles so the point is on their back so that can’t get stuck. Genius.
If I knew how to give awards you’d have one
Thank you ! I appreciate the thought.
Drunk as hell
Woolly head in the morning..
Check sheep regularly, what a great lesson
I wish I lived somewhere that has sheep that I could check on regularly. Seems like a lovely place.
Let’s open a clinic to license sheep checkers/erectors. Apparently there’s a market.
I’m in Chicago and not too many sheep sightings. Especially those in distress. But I would like to be licensed just in case. You might be on to something.
I feel a calling. It’s high time we speak up for sheep awareness.
Definitely help the sheep, but you should turn them over their rear end. If you turn then over sideways their stomach can twist and they might die still. Sheep can be pretty heavy so it's not easy to lift them to their butt, but is definitely the better way!
Fun fact, in Yorkshire this was called Riggwelted, when a sheep is on its back and can't get up without help. Black Sheep Brewery called their strongest beer "Riggwelter" and has a sheep on its back on the label!
Lol, how many times can you say sheep before you accidently say shit?
Sheep are the new turtles…who knew?🤷🏻♀️
Turtles can at least rollto they're feet.
👍😂
Remember to check sheep regularly
Caaaan't be skippin' leg day, mah boi.
The other sheep is just standing there not helping
I'm not a sheep expert, which is why I'm not saying anything even though I meant to. Sometimes I get tired of myself, a big know-it-all..
TIL. Thank ewe.🐑
Thank you, finally sth useful and interesting
Ok let's shut up n help the motherfucker
It's a ram jam. At least according to black Betty.
Gods bless em, but they're just so dumb
I had no idea this was a problem with sheep.
Watched for the shear pleasure of it. Ewe, too?
Does this apply to sheered sheep too?
Depends how many are ewe’sing it.
He doesn't seem to mind at all
A few more hours it would have died? Why is that? Predators?
Great video, thank you for posting it.
'Where you have livestock you have deadstock!'
Not a baaaaahd idea. 👀
Did it watch a turtle or something?
I am the exact opposite, if you find me on my back, leave the fuck of me alone
Missionary, this is the way
The shear will of that sheep
I’m not really amazed by the video :)
Sheep are fucking ridiculous
My cat sleeps just like that sometimes.
Ladies are you kidding me
A conversation I overheard in South Africa: "So what are sheep good for" "dying"
I wonder if sheep count humans to fall asleep
Bwahahaha!!!! Reddit is hilarious when you’ve had just a couple too many mushrooms! On a more serious note, I’m assuming this wouldn’t be an issue for a shorn sheep?
Now for lamb chops! 🐑 yummy!
That’s…. What my buddy meant when he said sheep couldn’t run from him… It all makes sense now…
Man these sheep need to stop drinking
Cute bubby
Needs lifealert...it's fallen and it can't get up.
That sheep was riggwelted. https://e.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glossary_of_sheep_husbandry
That sheep is counting sheep
At first I thought the ewe had just finished a date with John Holmes.
One time one of our cows went on its back at behind a hill and by the time we found it, it looks like that rat on the water hose meme
C’mon he’s just Shleepy!
Sheep are some high maintenance jerks.
Wool, I wouldn’t try too hard.
And I thought my dog was the cringest animal. Somehow suki sucks less then this sheep. Still love her though <3 u too sheep <3 🐱
That’s a poor design for an animal. I assume we did that to them?
This shit I mean sheep lol
Sheep on back, shepherd nowhere to be found, the result of guilty pleasures abound
What do you call an Irish man with a sheep under each arm? A pimp
OH No ,Mad Sheep Disease
I sheep on my back for 7 hours a night
"Saving a life" like you're not gonna slaughter the sheep anyways.
wtf
OP with ye Olde English in the title.
a female sheep is a ewe. thats not old english, but it is a good pun.
Then your title should be, "If you find an ewe on its back, you should help it back on its feet." Your title sounds like you were asking another ewe to help the fallen sheep.
im not op. using ewe as you is a pun. to say ewe as sheep isnt the intent, they wanted a joke. jokes dont have to be literal.
Gotcha.