A Goulburn man has avoided jail after he neglected hundreds of sheep which resulted in some, which were too weak to stand, having their eyes pecked out by crows while they were still alive.

The man was charged with five counts of aggravated cruelty and failure to provide veterinary treatment after RSPCA inspectors visited his Goulburn property in New South Wales several times in June 2015.

The inspectors found several sheep lying on their sides, some with their eyes pecked out, and others badly emaciated.

They euthanased several animals.

The RSPCA described the scene, which was covered in decomposing sheep as "like a killing field".

The RSPCA said when staff confronted the man, he said the sheep had been dying of pregnancy toxaemia and he had not sought veterinary help as he knew what was wrong with the animals.

Inspectors returned to the property the following day, and found a sheep that had been shot in the head but was still alive.

They said he had attempted to put the sheep down, but had not checked to see if it was still alive after shooting it.

The sheep were found lying on their sides.

Inspectors again euthanased several sheep on the property.

In another instance, a sheep had been dragged behind a quad bike, which ripped off its skin and fleece. The man again said he believed the animal was dead.

At Goulburn local court, the man pleaded guilty to all charges.

Magistrate Carolyn Huntsman handed him a 12-month suspended sentence, and placed him on a two-year good behaviour bond.