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pigsatlesrues

  • Joined Oct 2008
  • Normandy, France
Three years old working ram -
« 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
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woollyval

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Re: Three years old working ram -
« Reply #1 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
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Julie S

  • Joined Jan 2009
Re: Three years old working ram -
« Reply #2 on: February 19, 2009, 04:43:03 pm »
Absolutely agree with Woollyshepherd on this one - they make a fabulous lamb tagine  :)
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pigsatlesrues

  • Joined Oct 2008
  • Normandy, France
Re: Three years old working ram -
« Reply #3 on: February 19, 2009, 09:15:05 pm »
Thank you, we weren't sure about it.  Another lesson learned!

Kate  :sheep:
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doganjo

  • Joined Aug 2012
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Re: Three years old working ram -
« Reply #4 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.   ;)
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