17 Sheep Coloring Pages

Sheep have been raised by people for about 11,000 years, mostly for wool, milk and meat. A sheep's wool keeps growing, so most domestic sheep need shearing at least once a year, and one fleece can make several sweaters. Sheep also have excellent memories and can recognize the faces of dozens of other sheep. This collection features fluffy farm friends. A sheep with curly wool stands in side view, one rests, another jumps, and others graze in the grass, stand by a tree, climb a rock and enjoy a farm setting. A face close-up, a fluffy sheep, a cute sheep and a baby lamb complete the flock. Most sheep have creamy white wool, but some breeds are black, brown or gray, and many have dark faces and legs. Tiny circles and loops drawn in the wool give it a curly look before coloring. Counting sheep is a classic bedtime trick, so these pages make a calm activity before sleep. The lamb page suits toddlers.