læmmer

Læmmer is a term used in Danish to refer to young sheep. Typically, a læmmer is less than one year old and is distinguished from an adult sheep, known as a får. The birth of læmmer, known as lamning, usually occurs in the spring, coinciding with the availability of fresh pasture. Læmmer are highly dependent on their mothers for nourishment and protection during their early weeks of life, relying on ewe's milk for growth.

The development of a læmmer is rapid. Within a few months, they begin to consume solid food, such as grass and hay, supplementing their diet. Weaning, the process of separating the læmmer from its mother, usually takes place when the læmmer is around three to four months old. At this stage, they are often referred to as ungfår (young sheep) until they reach maturity. The meat of a young sheep, læmmer, is a popular culinary item in Denmark and other countries, often referred to as lamb. The wool of a læmmer is also softer and finer than that of an adult sheep.