The Accidental Smallholder Forum

Livestock => Sheep => Topic started by: pigsatlesrues on February 19, 2009, 09:29:11 am

Title: Three years old working ram -
Post by: pigsatlesrues on February 19, 2009, 09:29:11 am

Is it OK to slaughter a ram of this age and activity for Mutton? Or will the meat be tainted as supposedly as is this case with active pigs?

John

Title: Re: Three years old working ram -
Post by: woollyval on February 19, 2009, 01:21:59 pm

Wait until the summer and his hormone levels are down.....he will taste a bit sheepy but will be very ok for curries, stews etc

Title: Re: Three years old working ram -
Post by: Julie S on February 19, 2009, 04:43:03 pm

Absolutely agree with Woollyshepherd on this one - they make a fabulous lamb tagine  :)

Title: Re: Three years old working ram -
Post by: pigsatlesrues on February 19, 2009, 09:15:05 pm

Thank you, we weren't sure about it.  Another lesson learned!

Kate  :sheep:

Title: Re: Three years old working ram -
Post by: doganjo on February 19, 2009, 09:18:12 pm

That's fine for some bits of him but what do you do with the rest of him.   ;)