The logistics of non-feedlot ranching operations in a huge, sparsely populated country like the US are poor in comparison. In other words, it isn't necessarily that lamb is expensive, it's that beef, chicken and pork are very cheap. read more
Lamb is much more tender and a gentle flavour and if you can get good quality lamb in the US, it should be delicious. It is quite popular in the UK. It is a bit dearer than beef and a lot more than chicken. read more