Newborn lambs are typically weaned at around 8 weeks of age. Prior to this, they will have been fed their mother's milk. Weaning is the process whereby a young animal is introduced to solid food and gradually transitions away from dependence on milk. For lambs, this process begins when they are around 6 weeks old and is completed by around 10 weeks of age. At this point, they will be able to digest solid food and obtain all the nutrients they need from their diet. After weaning, lambs will continue to grow and develop until they reach maturity at around 1 year of age.