Considering its economic value, you might think the fleece of a sheep is the only part to be cared for. But you will find that caring for other body parts, like the hooves, is pretty vital to the health of your sheep.
Sheep hooves are made of keratin. Keratin is the same protein the skin, nails, hair, and other skin appendages are made of.
Sheep have cloven hooves. In other words, sheep hooves are cleaved into two digits. This is why they may also be referred to as even-toed hoofed animals.
Deficiency in nutrients such as zinc, biotin, vitamin A, vitamin D, and vitamin E can lead to the growth of weaker hooves.