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Overview
Sheep are one of the most important livestock species in Starsand Island because they produce colored wool, the foundation of the entire textile crafting chain. Sheep become available at the Intermediate Rancher tier, with two purchasable base variants: Snowool (white, 650 Coins) and Ebowool (black, 650 Coins). Through breeding, sheep can produce 10 additional color variants (12 total), each yielding wool of a matching color. Colored wool is processed into colored fabric at the Loom, which is used at the Sewing Table to craft clothing and decorations.
Quick Reference
Detail | Value |
|---|---|
Purchase Price | 650 Coins (Snowool or Ebowool) |
Housing | Sheep Barn (blueprint: 1,500 Coins from Green Pasture Ranch) |
Rancher Tier | Intermediate |
Products | Wool (every 2 days), Sheep Milk (daily), Sheep Saliva (occasional), Sheep Cheese Block (occasional), Poop (daily) |
Special Ability | None (breeding is the primary focus) |
Max per Enclosure | 4 |
Rideable | Yes (1 person) |
All 12 Variants
Sheep have the most color variants of any species. See the dedicated Colored Sheep Variants article for complete breeding combinations, community-reported parent pairs, and the Bio-Research alternative.
Variant | Wool Color | Rarity | How to Obtain |
|---|---|---|---|
Snowool | White | Common | Purchase from Green Pasture Ranch (650 Coins) |
Ebowool | Black | Common | Purchase from Green Pasture Ranch (650 Coins) |
Duswool | Black (darker) | Uncommon | Breeding |
Fluffwool | White (fluffy) | Uncommon | Breeding |
Red Sheep | Red | Uncommon | Breeding |
Orange Sheep | Orange | Uncommon | Breeding or Bio-Research (72 stamps) |
Yellow Sheep | Yellow | Uncommon | Breeding |
Green Sheep | Green | Uncommon | Breeding |
Cyan Sheep | Cyan | Rare | Breeding |
Blue Sheep | Blue | Uncommon | Breeding or Bio-Research (72 stamps) |
Purple Sheep | Purple | Rare | Breeding |
Cloud Sheep | Special | Super Rare | Breeding only |
Wool and the Textile Chain
Sheep wool is the entry point for the entire clothing crafting system:
Shear sheep to collect colored wool (requires Brush or Auto Shearer)
Process wool into thread at the Spinning Wheel
Process thread into colored fabric at the Loom
Craft clothing at the Sewing Table using fabric and patterns
Seven wool colors are used in textile crafting: Red, Blue, Yellow, Green, Orange, Cyan, and Black. The Loom can also produce Purple and Rainbow fabrics.
Products
Product | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Colored Wool | Every 2 days | Color matches sheep variant. Shear with Brush or Auto Shearer. |
Sheep Milk | Daily | Used in cooking recipes. |
Sheep Saliva | Occasional | Rare drop. Used in advanced crafting. |
Sheep Cheese Block | Occasional | Rare drop. Used in cooking. |
Poop | Daily | Used as fertilizer material in the Fertilizer Box. |
Care
Sheep care follows the same general pattern as other animals. Feed them daily with Sheep Feed (purchased from Green Pasture Ranch), brush them to keep them clean, and pet them to boost happiness. Happy sheep produce higher-quality wool and are more likely to drop rare secondary products like Sheep Saliva and Cheese Blocks.
Tips
Start with one Snowool and one Ebowool. Breeding them together is the best starting point for unlocking additional color variants.
Sheep color breeding is RNG-based. Keep breeding and you will eventually see new colors appear.
Blue and Orange sheep can be obtained guaranteed through the Islandpedia Bio-Research system (72 stamp entries).
All sheep are rideable (1 person), making them a bonus early mount option.
Keep at least one Snowool and one Ebowool even after obtaining color variants. They serve as reliable wool producers.
If you need a specific wool color for a Dye System recipe, prioritize breeding for that color variant rather than relying on the Loom's color mixing.