Quick answer
Domestic Sheep feed on a diet shaped by their habitat — see our full domestic sheep profile for prey, plants, and seasonal shifts.
Diet overview
Domestic sheep were among the first animals farmed over 10,000 years ago, providing wool, meat, and milk worldwide.
Feeding behaviour
Many domestic sheep adjust what they eat as seasons change.
Ecological role
Their diet links them to the wider food web in their native range.
FAQs
Where can I learn more about the domestic sheep?
See our full domestic sheep profile for habitat, diet, and conservation status.
Where do these facts come from?
Researched from IUCN Red List data and our editorial domestic sheep species profile.