Eating |
Eating (specific feed was recorded) |
Idle |
Sheep not engaged in any of the following behaviors |
Ruminating |
Sheep is ruminating |
Pacing |
Walking in a distinct pattern, such as frequent walking back and forth, weaving, or moving in circles |
Chewing pen fixtures |
Chewing pen fixtures (e.g., feed bin, bars) |
Head butting pen fixtures |
Butting pen fixtures |
Head hanging |
Standing quietly with head drooped down |
Crouching |
Crouching in fear (usually to human activity) |
Pawing or stamping |
Striking ground with forelegs |
Rearing |
Head raised with forelegs on pen or off ground, back legs on ground |
Scratching |
Scratching self |
Rubbing |
Rubbing on pen fixtures |
Observing other sheep |
In an alert state, ears pricked, or actively looking with attention directed to other sheep (the treatment of the animal being observed was recorded) |
Observing humans |
In an alert state, ears pricked, or actively looking with attention directed to other sheep |