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View submission: Why do sheep stare at us?
As prey animals its a safety thing. Keep the predator/danger in sight at all times. Especially as many predators are ambush hunters. Cant be stalked if you have your eye on the threat.
You see it in certain wild animals too.
Many herd species will even follow what they deem to be a threat. My dog and i get followed by flocks all the time.
Some sheep may associate humans with food.
My aim is to always walk slow enough that they dont run. Foot rot is a huge issue and many sheep will be in pain and lame. I also dont want my dog to be triggered by their movement.
I never cut through a flock either - i will walk round if needed as they will always panic and try to regroup if you split them.
There's nothing here!