Why Do Sheep Repeat Our Noises? When sheep appear to "repeat" a sound after a human makes it, it’s not true mimicry, but rather a reaction to the sound. Here’s why they might do it: 1. Responsive Bleating: Sheep are social and communicate through bleating. If they hear a human make a sound similar to their own, they may respond because they perceive it as a form of communication or a signal. They could be interpreting the human sound as another sheep bleating, triggering them to bleat back. 2. C