Baby Sheep Running To Mother For Morning Milk Time Feeding

If you've ever asked yourself "What is a Baby Sheep Called?" you aren't alone, and the truth is that there are several different names for baby sheep used around the world. The most common (and the most accurate) name for a baby sheep is lamb, but the "lamb" term can accurately be used to describe any sheep which is under a year old. The word lamb is also used to describe the meat of any sheep under a year of age, which is why it can get a bit confusing for folks who are new to sheep.

There are several other proper names a baby sheep can be called. A ram lamb is the name for a baby male sheep and a ewe lamb is what a young female sheep is called. If a young male sheep is castrated it can accurately be called a wether. The British dictionary also includes the term lambkin to describe a baby sheep.