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A good problem: our lamb sales picked up and we sold more than expected in the first half of 2024. We are growing our herd to adjust to the growing demand. Unfortunately, this takes time, because our rietskaap is:
single origin (thus we can’t just buy in animals to lift our numbers overnight)
free from routine antibiotics and vaccinations (so we have to breed area-adapted sheep on the farm rather than buying in animals and subjecting them to the stress of the move and new pathogens)
free from grains and finishing feeds (thus we can’t quickly fatten sheep to get them slaughter ready on demand)
We are working to have Lowerland Rietskaap back in stock in a few months. Meanwhile, thanks for your support, please explore our other pastured meats and be sure to sign up for a back in stock notification.
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The Lowerland “Rietskaap” is a free range pastured sheep. They live in mixed mob grazing herds of ruminants that move daily to new segments of pasture or veld. The name “rietskaap” originates from their happy place, the reedbeds on the riverbank where they can roam free when they’re not on pastures.
The meat is portioned, vacuum sealed, and packed in boxes. Minimum order is half a carcass. Rietskaap meat arrives fresh, NOT frozen, as it is butchered the day our truck leaves from Prieska and is kept in cold storage all the way. Please freeze your lamb when you receive it or cook within 1-2 days.
Price: R135/kg
Carcass weight: 9 kg (half sheep) or 18 kg (whole). Mass may vary slightly.
Shelf life: 3-5 days fresh; 4 to 12 months in freezer (below 0°C). Once defrosted, 3-5 days in refrigerator.
Storage: Store meat in freezer and let it thaw slowly (in the refrigerator) for best results. Bring to room temperature before cooking.
PLEASE NOTE: We slaughter animals of approximately the same weight and sell them at a single price to simplify the process for everyone.
We are taking a delivery break for the month of May.
Orders processing & delivery will resume from 4 April. Please look at our delivery calendar for upcoming delivery dates from 18 April. Out of stock items will be available by 12 April.
