r/MadeMeSmile • u/MustardGoddess • Jun 03 '26

ANIMALS Lost lamb becomes loyal pack member

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u/Brittany5150 Jun 04 '26

Why kill it when you can shear it once a year for money...

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u/blueViolet26 Jun 04 '26

How old are you? Because I don't think you understand how unfeasible this is. How much money are they making off a lamb they shear once a year? This lamb needs food, care and water. It is just like the dairy industry. The females are used for milk, and once they are spent. They are sent to slaughterhouse.

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u/Gweveraugh Jun 04 '26

Apparently there is a surge in crafters wanting real wool. It may become profitable again.

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u/1K_Sunny_Crew Jun 04 '26

Not all varieties of sheep have the wool best for making garments.