Lambs are ready to butcher at 6-8 months
A lamb at 6-8 months of age would be a full size market lamb, for most breeds of sheep.
What age do you kill lambs for meat?
Lambs are sent to slaughter at the very young age of 10 weeks to one year – the average age of death is six to seven months, even though they could live up to 12 years old – that's just 1/24th of their natural life expectancy.
What is the best age to kill a sheep?
Sheep and goats may be killed anytime after six weeks, but the more desirable age is from six to 12 months. All meat animal carcasses are composed of muscle, fat, bone and connective tissue.
