Question

Shearing does not hurt the sheep because :

• A. the uppermost layer of the skin is dead
• B. the shearing machine do not touch the skin of sheep
• C. sheep cannot feel the pain
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A the uppermost layer of the skin is dead

The uppermost layer of the skin is dead.

Cutting or shaving the wool off of a Sheep is called shearing. Shearing doesn't usually hurt a Sheep. It is just like getting a hair cut.

However, shearing requires skill so that the sheep is shorn efficiently and quickly without causing cuts or injury to the Sheep or shearer.

Hence the option A is correct.