When it rains, why don't sheep shrink?

Answer 1

The wool hasn't been knit yet. On the sheep, it's just hair.

The reason wool shrinks is because the drying water pulls the individual wool fibers closer together. Because knit wool is so loose, this makes it shrink.

Little comfort about my socks, though...

Answer 2

Dude, they DO shrink. What possibly gave you the idea they don't?

First, you need a base measurement, so go to the nearest field and measure all the sheep. I'd number them too, so you know which is which.

As soon as it rains enough to get them soaked, them measure them again. If they try to hide under cover, you'll need to kick them out.

You could always short cut and use a garden hose.

If you use cold water, they won't shrink as much, and the numbers you have painted on them are less likely to run or fade.

Answer 3

Rain is cool/cold water.

Not hot.

Answer 4

cuss they aren't magicallll duhhh!