I think its quite understandable, especially if you have small numbers.
However, one thing I really do struggle to understand, is how folk can send lambs that they have bottle reared off. My local slaughter house see it quite a lot, a small holder who has bought 2-4 cades, and reared them, and have them tame like dogs. . . . . and then send them to slaughter.
They are always crying their eyes out at the gates of the abattoir. Surely raising a few stores, or just buying meat from a good source would be better for these people???