Eating sheep!!

I am loving these sheep for sure. Easy to care for, and great to eat regardless of sex or age. Who could ask for more.
 
All told about 18 pounds of boned and clean meat off the Ram.
Thats not counting the trimmings we kept out for the dog.
 
It looked about like a spike black tail deer
We didn't weigh it hanging. I guess we should have.
We trimmed off as much fat as possible though.
From the looks of things I need to lay off the grain. If the ewes are that fat on the inside I'm in trouble I think.
 
I have a wool ram who was 1 year old in December 2013. He is intact but our hair ram seems to have been "getting it done" this year judging by our lambs being born. SO, we are thinking about having him butchered. Do you think it will taste bad? The butcher is concerned that he will have a strong flavor but he isnt that old. I have been waiting a while for some chops and to cure and smoke some lamb bacon!!
 
I've had mutton (mature wool sheep) once, and wouldn't care to have it again. You could give it a try and if you don't like it, bet your dogs will.
 
Mhmmmm! Mutton is my favorite! I'd rather eat mutton than most any other meat.

At just barely a year old, I bet your ram will taste like lamb. What breed is he? We ate a 6 or 7 year old Romney ram years ago and he was a little strong, but still tasty. The 7 year old Border Leicester ewe....well, let's just say that I was in heaven. Tasted no different from lamb. Bonus was the chops were bigger. :)
 
I've eaten an 18 month old and thought he was delicious. He was just as mild and tender as lamb.

I could eat mutton and bacon stew all day every day :drool
 
It's this one, although I cut the portions way down and use Worcestershire sauce instead of bay leaves and wine because that's what I had on hand :p
 
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