Lamb Meat | Curlee Acres

Curlee Acres - A small sheep farm in Western Wisconsin

At Curlee Acres, we believe wool and sheep are pivotal for improving

the world's biosphere.

We are committed to the following earth-nurturing practices:

Rotational grazing for carbon sequestration and healthy sheep
Growing quality wool to replace fossil fuel textiles
Raising local and nutritious lamb meat
Advocacy work with Three Rivers Fibershed

Information for ordering lamb meat:

* Sold as Whole or Half lamb. Hanging weight range for a whole lamb is 34# - 42#.

Hanging (carcass) weight definition: the butcher has removed any non-edible portion of the animal. These non-edible portions are about 1/3 of the live weight.

* Price: $5.50/pound hanging weight. (paid to Curlee Acres)

$100 / $50 deposit to reserve a whole / half lamb.

Deposit is put towards final price.

* Grass fed on pasture during summer. Hay fed during winter. Grain fed on occasion (black oil sunflower seeds and corn).

* Processed by Cherry Hill Meats, Taylors Falls, MN

Processing fee: ~$93.00 (~$46 for half) - slight variance due to hanging weight and if ground or stew meat is requested (paid to Cherry Hill Meats)

Cut orders placed directly to Cherry Hill Meats: 651-465-6321

* Next processing date: June, 2024 - will announce exact date.

* Contact us to receive notification of upcoming processing dates.

Sample orders and cuts

Buy Whole or Half lamb

Reasons to buy grass fed Shetland lamb meat

Mild tasting flavor, smooth textured meat

- Shetlands have a high meat to bone ratio due to their fine bone structure.

- Shetlands are slow growing, therefore, they maintain a lamb-like flavor till at least 3 years.

- Hogget lambs (lambs that are 12-24 months old) are a good butcher age for Shetlands for the added growth time.

- Lamb meat from Curlee Acres ranges from 14-17 months of age

Nutritious and Lean Meat

- Shetlands store less fat in their muscle compared to meat breeds.

- Lamb has the healthiest Omega 6:Omega 3 ratio compared to other domesticated meat.

- Rotationally grazed, grass-fed lamb results in even higher Omega-3 fatty acids.

- A diet rich in Omega 3 fatty acids can help protect brain health and reduce risk of cardiovascular disease.

- Other nutritional benefits of grass fed lamb meat are higher levels of Vitamin A (essential for good vision) and Vitamin E (important for blood, brain and skin health.)

National Institute of Health
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29433780/

Support wool and the environment

- Shetland sheep grow beautiful, multi-purpose wool.

- Wool is renewable and earth nurturing.

- Wool replaces wasteful, fossil fuel textiles.

- Wool clothing is long-lived, mendable, and compostable.

- Wool is used in building materials and household goods.

- Grazing sheep with regenerative practices helps sequester carbon back into the soil and provides habitat for pollinators, birds, and amphibians.

- Curlee Acres is a steward with Three Rivers Fibershed

Reasons to buy grass fed Shetland lamb meat

Email: curleeacres@gmail.com