I have a year old barbadal ram,been using him for breeding.This ram is a cross between mountain ram and barbadal.these like these only breed in fall so I do not want to use him next time.I want to use the spoted barbadol these will breed all thrugh the year.Now question? I have never buthered a ram before. At this age a year old,do I have to have him casterated frist or what?not knowing about taste or oder at this age

-- Pastor Hughes (hbchurch@brightok.net), October 25, 2001

Answers

Hi Pastor:

I'm no expert having only had one experience with this. We had a two year old Ram that we butchered a few years ago. Thought the meat would only do for dog food. The butcher told me that if you butcher during the "off" season when they are not breeding and if they are not around the ewes for awhile the meat will taste fine. We tried it and I would say that the resulting meat was very acceptable. We have especially appreciated the beautiful sheepskin rug which we have by the fire to remember him by. Good luck!

Sara

-- Sara Perry (JPerry1218@aol.com), October 26, 2001.