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A sheep is never called a Mutton. A mutton is meat from a mature domestic sheep.

A Ram is an intact male sheep.

A Ewe is an intact female sheep A Wether is a castrated male sheep. A lamb is a young sheep. Lambing is giving birth to sheep. A Flock is a group of sheep.

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What is the name for sheep meat?

mutton or lamb, depending on the age of the sheep when it was slaughtered. well tell me come on spit it out.


The flesh of sheep?

The flesh of a sheep younger than one year of age is known as lamb. The flesh of sheep older than one year of age is known as mutton.


Other than mutton or lamb what are meat of goat or sheep called?

Meat from sheep is known as lamb or mutton. Meat from goats is known as capretto or chevon depending on the age of the animal when it is slaughtered.


What animal does mutton come from?

Mutton is the meat from a sheep or a goat, the animal will be two years old or more at the time of slaughter to be called mutton. Most sheep are slaughtered at a younger age and then the meat is known as lamb.


What is the name of meat that sheep make?

Mutton or lamb depending on the age of the sheep when it was slaughtered.


What is meat from a sheep older than one year?

Meat from a sheep older than one year is referred to as mutton. Mutton has a stronger flavor and can be tougher compared to lamb meat from younger sheep. It is commonly used in stews and slow-cooked dishes to tenderize the meat.


What is the name of meat from sheep?

Depending on the age of the sheep, it's usually called either mutton or lamb.


What is the flesh of a sheep called?

The flesh of a sheep is called mutton or lamb depending on the age of the sheep when it is slaughtered, younger being lamb.


What do you call the meat of sheep?

it depends how old it is. If it's a baby sheep it's called Lamb, if it's a fully-grown sheep it's called Mutton. Lamb is usually more popular because the meat is younger and fresher.


What is the difference between mutton and lamb?

The main difference between mutton and lamb is the age of the sheep when it is slaughtered. Lamb comes from younger sheep, typically under one year old, while mutton comes from older sheep, usually over two years old. This difference in age affects the flavor and tenderness of the meat.


What is the alternate name for lamb?

Sheep (Ovis ares) are a more general term for lambs. Also, lamb can also be confused with hogget and mutton. A lamb is a young sheep under 12 months of age which does not have permanent incisor teeth, while hogget refers to sheep having no more than two permanent incisor teeth and mutton refers to sheep having more than two permanent incisor teeth.


Why do you need sheep?

I need sheep ,because i need their droppings to keep my garden healthy. Sheep are also the main source of wool for the production of clothing. Sheep also provide meat called lamb or mutton depending on the age of the animal when it is slaughtered.