What term describes a sexually mature female sheep?

What term describes a sexually mature female sheep?

• A. Ewe
• B. Filly
• C. Gilt
• D. Hen

Answer: (A)

In sheep terminology, the mature female used for breeding is called a ewe. This term identifies both sex and reproductive status, setting her apart from rams (mature males) and lambs (young sheep). A ewe is typically at least one year old and capable of producing offspring. The other terms refer to different species or to non-breeding-age sheep: a filly is a young female horse, a gilt is a young female pig, and a hen is a female chicken.

In sheep terminology, the mature female used for breeding is called a ewe. This term identifies both sex and reproductive status, setting her apart from rams (mature males) and lambs (young sheep). A ewe is typically at least one year old and capable of producing offspring. The other terms refer to different species or to non-breeding-age sheep: a filly is a young female horse, a gilt is a young female pig, and a hen is a female chicken.