Here is a list of the agricultural reasons why sheep were domesticated:

* Fleeces - A sheep's wool is the most widely used animal fiber and is usually harvested by shearing
* Meat - Sheep are domesticated for their meet in Commonwealth countries (called lamb when from younger animals and mutton when from older ones) and in the United States (meat from both older and younger animals is usually called lamb)
* Milk - Sheep are occasionally raised as dairy animals