‘Flock’ refers to a relatively small sheep group. If the group of sheep is larger, the sheep may be called a mob or a band. Herd is a shortened variation, more of a slang versi… See more

A group of sheep of five or so is called a flock. When there are more sheep in the group, they become mobs and bands of sheep. The shepherd is the one who watches ov… See more

So, does the word ‘herd’ ever apply? There is no such thing as a herd of sheep, yet you still can ‘herd’ sheep, that is, care for them and gather them back together in their flock. As fo… See more

What is a herd of sheep?
There is actually no such thing as a herd of sheep, and this term is probably used due to the ‘sheepherder’ or ‘shepherd’ who watches ov… See more