I do know the sheep in our neck lead what looks to me to be a mighty fine life. That is--assuming their don’t comprehend their fate as calories.
They loll around in huge fields of thick, damp, green grass munching away to their hearts content. It’s great succulent lamb too! Shoo whee.

Bring on them shanks and whatever other cuts you might have. To me lamb is the best. BTW I’ve never cooked lamb shanks before but found what looks like some mighty fine recipes on the all knowing net. I can visualize whirled peas and lamb shanks in my immediate future.

Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please.