From Jim & Gudrun’s field near Catton, Allendale

Rare breed sheep

The ewes and lambs receive excellent welfare and this year they have over-wintered the lambs.

They are 11 months old rare breed Grey Faced Dartmoor or Grey Faced Dartmoor cross and the slaughter is at a nearby family run abattoir with meat matured for 5 days

If you have not bought half (or whole) lambs before, this is a cost effective way to buy your meat from a known location and with the ability to ask any question about the breeding/way it has been reared.

You will need a full size 20cm deep freezer drawer to accommodate ½ a lamb, which comes fully butchered:

• Two ½ leg joints (or full leg)
• Top leg joint
• Loin chops, cutlets & forequarter chops (~20)
• Whole shoulder (or two ½ shoulder joints)
• Neck joint (or neck chops)
• Breast

For information, the Cranstons website currently charge £75 for a half lamb, with a minimum weight 7+ kilos.

The half lambs are £70 for 10+ kilo (if any are under 10 kilos they will reduce the price pro rata) with delivery to your house or office on 20th March.

If you would like to know more or place an order contact: jimheslop@outlook.com