Is it a sheep? A goat? No, it's a geep

WHEN is a lamb not a lamb? When it’s a geep, obviously, and Follyfoot Farm in NSW's central coast can prove it.

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WHEN is a lamb not a lamb? When it's a geep, obviously, and Follyfoot Farm in NSW's central coast can prove it.

The Central Coast Express Advocate reported the farm is the proud carer of the unusual animal born earlier this month. The cuddly bundle of joy was born to a ewe but is a throw back from his father, a ram that has goat genes.

It sounds bizarre but this unusual animal is officially known as a geep. Farm supervisor Tracey Yeomans says the hybrid animal is quite rare and it’s birth took everyone by surprise.

“Everyone here was blown away when it was born,” Ms Yeomans said.

“We immediately researched the internet for other examples and discovered it is a rarity.

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