McVay Family Homestead

04/17/2026

There’s something powerful about knowing how to process your own food.

Butchering isn’t just about meat—it’s about responsibility. It’s understanding where your food comes from, respecting the animal that feeds your family, and not wasting what you’ve been given. It connects you back to a skill that used to be common knowledge, but is now often forgotten.

In a world where everything is packaged and distant, this is one skill that brings you back to reality—fast. It teaches patience, grit, and gratitude in a way nothing else quite does.

Whether you raise your own animals or not, learning how to butcher is a skill worth having. Not because it’s easy—but because it matters.

If you’ve ever thought about learning, this is your sign to start.

We have several Poultry Butchering casses available for you to attend, and will be adding Rabbit Butchering to the list soon. I would be honored to teach you these skills ❤️

www.mcvayfamilyhomestead.com

04/04/2026

Our 2026 “bacon seeds” are planted in the garden!

We naturally raise our pigs on pasture and do a rotational grazing method. These piglets will be in this 48’ x 64’ section of the garden for about 6 weeks. While they are here, they will root and till up the land, eating the weeds and getting it ready for planting. We feed them a non gmo grain from our local mill soaked in fresh milk from our Jersey cow. At that 6 week mark (mid May), they will then be moved to another large plot to work on and we will be able to plant in the spot they are currently in.

When the piglets get bigger, we move them more frequently. This cuts way down on parasites and disease, essentially eliminating the any for any medications. The health and care of our animals is top priority. Happy animals produce delicious meat!

04/04/2026

We are currently booking processing dates for 2026! Prices are the same as last year.

Get your flock scheduled with us!!

03/24/2026

We have 14 baby chick's available!! Straight run, barnyard mix. $4 each 😍

06/05/2025

We have only 3 dates open for the rest of our butchering season. Let's book your date today before they're gone!!

Oct 27th
Oct 29th
Nov 10th

As always, thank you for supporting our business!

05/31/2025

🚨 NEW PRODUCT ALERT! 🚨

We’re excited to announce that McVay Family Homestead spice blends are now available! 🌿🔥
These handcrafted seasonings are perfect for grilling, roasting, or adding a farm-fresh kick to your favorite meals. Made in small batches with love right here on the homestead.

🪵 Where to Buy:
📍 Available at our roadside farmstand:
6555 w 300 s, Jamestown, IN
📦 Shipping available—just message us to order!
💵 We accept:
Cash • Venmo • CashApp

Come grab a pack (or three!) and taste the difference a little rustic flavor makes. Perfect for gifts, too! 🎁

05/08/2025

Update: we have 2 whole hog and one 1/2 hog available.

Pork Orders Now Open!

Fresh, locally-raised pork — straight from our homestead to your table.

Half and Whole Hogs Available!
• Custom butchering to your specifications
• Pasture-raised, non-gmo grain finished for rich, delicious flavor
• Perfect for filling your freezer with high-quality, farm-fresh meat

Reserve Your Pork Today!
• Half Hog: $50 reserve fee
• Whole Hog: $100 reserve fee
• $3.50/lb hanging weight, plus butcher fees
• Scheduled for processing in October
• We offer payment plans to help ease the all-at-once cost

Limited availability — first come, first served!

Contact Us:
317-696-6585 [email protected]
www.mcvayfamilyhomestead.com

Taste the difference local makes!

05/05/2025

💥 It's officially our opening day for the season! 💥

Whether you raise a few birds or a whole flock, we offer reliable, clean, and careful processing with detailed packaging.

Our calendar is almost full already - With only 2 dates available in July, we are booking out into September.

If you're needing your flock processed, contact us to secure your dates!

As always, THANK YOU to every one of our customers and every one who has helped grow our business. We are passionate about what we do and we work hard to deliver the very best product back to you!

05/03/2025

Pork Orders Now Open!

Fresh, locally-raised pork — straight from our homestead to your table.

Half and Whole Hogs Available!
• Custom butchering to your specifications
• Pasture-raised, non-gmo grain finished for rich, delicious flavor
• Perfect for filling your freezer with high-quality, farm-fresh meat

Reserve Your Pork Today!
• Half Hog: $50 reserve fee
• Whole Hog: $100 reserve fee
• $3.50/lb hanging weight, plus butcher fees
• Scheduled for processing in October
• We offer payment plans to help ease the all-at-once cost

Limited availability — first come, first served!

Contact Us:
317-696-6585 [email protected]
www.mcvayfamilyhomestead.com

Taste the difference local makes!

04/27/2025

If anyone is still needing to order meat chicks, Murray McMurray currently has Ginger Broilers in stock!

We raised 300 Ginger Broilers in 2023 and we highly recommend them. They are very clean, look and smell like your laying chickens but pack on the meat. Their hearts are also large enough to handle the meat growth while regulating their body temps in the blazing hot summers.
We kept their feeders and waterers full 24/7, processed at around 12 weeks.

Give them a try!
*we are not affiliated, just share what we love!

Our new Ginger Broiler meat bird variety is built like a Cornish Cross, but with none of the problems. With essentially no leg problems, high altitude tolerant, and extremely easy to raise, this breed is a winner.