Very nice and fun to play, at first I had trouble with the two possible actions, then I wondered if a single button to take and throw would not be easier.
Glad you had a good time playing! 😄
The split between the two buttons comes from a gameplay issue that appeared when everything was tied to just one button. The player would mash button A repeatedly to catch a sheep and then accidentally throw it towards the direction they were walking in.
It was really frustrating! By separating the actions, you get a lot more control over what you’re doing, so that's the reason why!