Last week was sheep week on Ferrebeekeeper. I was surprised by the extent to which sheep farming and wool production have been woven into humankind’s language, religion, and culture since time immemorial. Unfortunately, I became so impressed with these ancient ties, that I forgot to include my special bonus post—a gallery of silly sheep mascots just for fun…
Hopefully you are still celebrating Chinese New Year, because here, a week late, are the sheep mascots. There are so many, and they represent so many different crazy organizations!

Rameses, a live Dorset ram, is the mascot of the North Carolina Tar Heels. look how magnificently his horns are painted!
There are ever so many more, in every shape and with every expression… i sort of gave up on making a comprehensive list. I am struck anew by how much people love sheep–even as the symbol of an organization or a product (although maybe its subconsciously appropriate for organizations trying to gain followers?)
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February 25, 2015 at 1:55 AM
Akshay D Nicator
Even I love Shaun the Sheep :p
February 25, 2015 at 10:28 PM
Wayne
Yeah…he’s pretty endearing with his nerdy little body and his plaintive big eyes.
February 26, 2015 at 2:53 AM
Akshay D Nicator
Yeah.. Nd he’s quick-witted and nimble as well 🙂
February 25, 2015 at 2:10 AM
Akshay D Nicator
Even the tenth sign of zodiac Capricorn belongs to this category 😉
February 25, 2015 at 10:29 PM
Wayne
Wait. Capricorn’s a goat right–Aries is the ram? I should have included that here.
February 26, 2015 at 2:54 AM
Akshay D Nicator
Yeah absolutely 😀
October 13, 2015 at 5:14 PM
Silk VanLeer
William Windsor is a goat.
October 18, 2015 at 4:09 PM
Wayne
Oh my gosh…he sure is! The ignominy! The shame!