Emphasis Preaching Journal

A New Zealander explains what happens to sheep without a shepherd: They will find food for themselves, however, it won't necessarily be the best pasture. More importantly, they are unprotected from wild animals and also thieves, and are in danger of becoming "cast." Without a shepherd, after a year, a sheep becomes "full fleece" and they are top heavy. That can cause them to fall over and be "cast." In this condition, they cannot get up by themselves and are in danger of being eaten alive.