I have a 2 year old barbado sheep (male) that has become very aggressive. I also have 4 (female) barbado sheep but they are not agressive. All of them are very tame or at least I thought HE was. I spend a lot of time with them. They will eat out of your hand. The male is becoming VERY agressive. I have had him since he was 6 months old and have not had any problems with him besides him rubbing up against me a lot. He is starting to charge and ram ME and people that visit me! This is totally unaccpetable and dangerous. I do not know what to do. I have to watch my back when I go out to feed him. I have started carrying a spray bottle filled with water. When he begins to run towards me, I immediately lift the bottle and point it at him and I spray him and this stops him in his tracks. What could be causing this behavior? Has this happened to anyone? What can I do to stop this behavior? I don't want to give him away but at the same time, I do not want him to injure me or possibly kill me. If there are any sheep or goat whispherers out there, please let me hear from you. I'm desparate!!!!!!!!!
