The Sheep Farmer and His Work

There was once a sheep farmer who lived on a sprawling piece of land at the edge of a quiet village. His farm was modest, but it provided him and his family with a steady income. He tended to his herd of sheep, raised crops, and sold wool, meat, and other products at the market. Life was simple, though it came with its share of hard work.

One of the more challenging tasks for the farmer was to control the breeding of his sheep. Every year, a few of the male sheep would become a problem. They were aggressive, stubborn, and not ideal for breeding purposes. These sheep, though healthy, were simply not the right fit for the next generation of his herd. He needed to castrate them to keep them from mating with the females, ensuring the quality of his sheep remained high and his farm thrived.