Re: freezer and now what breed of lamb is best for meat?

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> Sandy,

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> >Maybe if I ask another way...What size freezers do you all have and

how

> >many pounds of meat can you get in them? Do you like the chest

> >freezers or the upright freezers? Where do you all recommend

buying a

> >freezer?

> >Thanks, Sandy

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I prefer chest freezers for the economy (use less electricity as

the " cold " doesn't fall out when you open the door. I used to have a

15 cubic ft one but gave it away when I moved. I recently bought a 7

cu ft one. I have a " mixed quarter " of beef but could probably put in

a half. I'm going to buy a lamb to split with a friend so I'll add

half a lamb and I think that it will still have room for some chicken

parts.

Anyone know how much half a lamb weighs? And what breed is best? I

am getting lamb from a spinner so it will be a crossbred Lincoln/Cormo

this time. She says that it is not a meat lamb so will not be

as " fatty " . Of course not grain fed. I don't know yet if it will be

male or female - all her ewes throw twins and she just has to cull the

herd.

Connie H

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>Anyone know how much half a lamb weighs?

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>Connie H

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The half I just got was 15 lbs.

Steph