What age and condition must the qurbaani animal be?

“It is permissible and preferable to slaughter a castrated animal. A castrated animal is usually bigger in size and the meat is superior. (al-Fatawa al-Hindiyyah, Vol: 5, Pg: 297 & al-Muheetul Burhani, Vol: 6, Pg: 93, D.K.I)”

“If it only walks on three legs and does not take support from the lame leg, then it will not suffice for Qurbaani. However, if it takes support from the lame leg, it will suffice.”

“A sheep has to be one-year-old for its Qurbaani to be valid. However, if it is six months old but appears to be one-year-old when left among the one-year sheep, its Qurbaani will also be valid. If the sheep doesn’t meet these requirements (as in your enquired case), its Qurbaani will not be valid.”

“In principle, it is makrooh to slaughter a pregnant animal which is close to giving birth. However, if the pregnant animal is not close to giving birth, then slaughtering such an animal is permissible.”