January 11, 2007: Ewes die of asphyxiation, fright

[xoxoxoBruce]

Originally Posted by Hoof Hearted

... being around large groups of sheep pressing together...they cannot press together (while standing with all 4 feet on the ground) enough to prevent them from being able to breathe. Their wool is a very good buffer between each other, allowing air space and room to expand their lungs.

In the open, yes. But what about a large flock up against an immovable object? A very large flock to kill 300 ewes.