New to sheep - odd behavior?

[bonbean01]

None of the above...when you mentioned your sheep lying down with their heads down, I responded that some of mine do that regularly and they are healthy. Your photo showed them lying down with their heads resting on their jaws...different from mine. I have no idea if your sheep have any problem or just like to rest that way.

 

[secuono]

Oh ok, then it's just the way it's worded and related to the OP.
OP, is that how your sheep lay or how bonbean01's sheep do it?

 

[Beekissed]

My sheep would lie in both ways during hot weather...I'm assuming the ground was a cooling surface to them, much like a dog will dig a hole and lay in it to cool off. I admit, the first time I saw them like that I went out to check on them but realized there was nothing wrong as soon as I approached and they leaped to their feet and moved off.

 

[bonbean01]

I'm sorry if my wording caused you to worry. You mentioned that you are new to sheep and you'll find this forum is so great for information. You can read every sheep book there is, yet nothing replaces these people's experience!