We offer high quailty grain finshed beef, commercial calves and replacement heifers. *Our finished butcher cattle are weighing, on average, 700 pounds hanging weight. To help give customers an idea of total cost of purchasing a whole beef you will multiply the hanging weight of the carcass by cost per pound (700lbs. Processing costs will then depend on which butcher shop you choose to process the meat which can range from 1.10 - $1.25 per pound, along with kill, carcass split fees and mileage. Most individuals will try and find other family and friends to split the beef with. If you would like a smaller finished Butcher Beef, feel free to contact for availability.
*Hanging weight and processing prices are subject to change with market fluctuations
*All cattle are sold live per USDA requirements
*We’ve been selling a lot of beef to customers who have never purchased beef directly from the source and may have a lot of questions. Here is a quick cheat sheet to help give you an idea of how much meat you'll actually be getting in your freezer. Please remember the pounds listed below are all APPROXIMATE based on various carcass sizes and butchering practices. hanging = 560 pounds of packaged meat
Half a Beef: 400 lb. hanging = 280 pounds of packaged meat
Quarter Beef: 200 lb. hanging = 140 pounds of packaged meat
Here's an example of how much meat a typical family might need for the year, not including holidays and special occasions:
{Example 1}
Family of 4 = Eats 2 pounds of meat per meal
Family eats beef 3 meals/week = 6 pounds
6 pounds x 52 weeks = 312 pounds of beef (3/4-whole beef recommended)
{Example 2}
Family of 2 = 1 pound of meat per meal
Family eats beef 2 meals a week = 2 pounds
2 pounds x 52 weeks = 104 pounds of meat (quarter - half a beef recommended)
