There are many ways to feed lambs. One method is not better than another. There are various pros and cons associated with each feeding program. The appropriate feeding program is usually affected by the geographic location, type of production system, marketing options, and cost and availability of feed. Lambs born in the winter are often creep-fed and finished on high concentrate diets, whereas lambs born later in the season are often placed on pasture with their dams. Some feeding programs utilize both pasture and grain.