
Information for ordering lamb meat:
* Sold as Whole or Half lamb. Hanging weight range is 32# - 40# for a whole lamb.
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: $6.50/pound hanging weight. (paid to Curlee Acres)
$100 / $50 deposit to reserve a whole / half lamb.
Deposit is put towards final price.
* Processed by Cherry Hill Meats, Taylors Falls, MN
Processing fee: ~$93.00 (~$46 for half) - slight variance due to actual size 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 19, 2023
Reasons to buy Shetland lamb meat
Mild tasting flavor, smooth textured meat
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Shetlands are slow growing, therefore, they maintain a lamb-like flavor till at least 3 years.
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Hogget lambs (1-2 year old lambs) are a good butcher age for Shetlands for the added growth.
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Lamb meat from Curlee Acres ranges from 14-17 months of age
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Shetlands have a high meat to bone ratio due to their fine bone structure.
Source: UK Shetland Sheep Society
Nutritious and lean meat
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Shetlands store less fat in their muscle compared to meat breeds.
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Lamb has the healthiest Omega 6: Omega 3 ratio compared to other domesticated meat.
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Rotationally grazed, grass-fed lamb results in even higher Omega-3 fatty acids.
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A diet rich in Omega 3 fatty acids can help protect brain health and reduce risk of cardiovascular disease.
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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.)
Sources: FACT, National Institute of Health
Support wool
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Shetland sheep grow beautiful, multi-purpose wool.
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Wool is renewable and earth nurturing.
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Wool can replace wasteful, fossil fuel textiles.
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Wool clothing is long-lived, mendable, and compostable.
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Wool can be used in building materials and household goods.
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Sheep grazing, using regenerative practices, helps sequester carbon back into the soil, and provide habitat for pollinators.
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Curlee Acres is a steward with Three Rivers Fibershed.