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4-H Lamb Project Quick Reference Guide

, Braud, Tyler

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Estimated Timeline: Five months to one year (longer for any production-based breeding project).

Estimated Cost: $700-$2,000-plus.

Estimated Space Requirement: 15-20 sq. ft. shelter per head and 40-50 sq. ft. pen/grazing area.

Estimated Production Outcome: 120 lbs. live weight = 63 lbs. hot carcass weight (HCW) = 44 lbs. boneless retail cuts = $415 retail value.

Estimated Youth Outcome: Goal setting, recording keeping, critical thinking, decision making, communication, responsibility, marketable skills, self-discipline, leadership.

Market Lambs

  • Shortest-term lamb project.
  • Any breed or crossbreeding combination qualifies.
  • Wethers and ewe lambs.
  • Shown by weight (80-111 lbs min.).
  • Will require health papers.
  • Moderate-cost livestock project.
  • Animal raised for meat.

Registered Breeding Sheep

  • Long-term lamb project.
  • Registered with respective breed association.
  • Ewes and rams.
  • Breed association registration papers required.
  • Will require health papers.
  • Shown by age.
  • Moderate cost livestock project.
  • Animal raised for breeding purposes.

Commercial Ewes

  • Short or long term lamb project.
  • Any breed or combination of crossbreeding qualify.
  • Ewes only.
  • Will require health papers.
  • Mouthing requirement .
  • Moderate cost livestock project.
  • Animal raised for breeding purposes.
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