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hirsel

/ˈhɜrsəl/
verb
  1. To separate or sort (sheep) into groups, especially for management or grazing.
    • The shepherd hirsels the lambs from the ewes every spring.
    • It takes skill to hirsel the sheep quickly without causing them stress.
    • They hirselled the flock into three groups for the winter feeding program.
Synonyms
separatesort
noun
  1. A flock of sheep, especially one that is managed as a unit on a farm.
    • The farmer sold the entire hirsel at the autumn market.
    • The shepherd led the hirsel down from the high pasture before the snow came.
    • Each hirsel on the farm has its own grazing area and watering spot.
Synonyms
herdflock
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