How much freezer space is required?

      Your beef will be frozen and packaged in cardboard boxes when you pick it up. A quarter of beef will weigh approximately 100 - 160 pounds and use approximately 5 cubic feet of space.

Can I choose package size, thickness of cut?

      Yes, you can have the freedom to decide how you would like your animal processed.

      Example options include:
            How many pounds of hamburger per package?
            How many steaks per package?
            Desired thickness of cut for steaks?
            Do you prefer more hamburger than roasts?
            Do you prefer stew meat instead of hamburger?
            You may choose the percentage of hamburger vs. roasts vs. stew meat
            depending on your personal preference.

[However, we recommend our standard cut which is one pound hamburger per package, one large steak per package, 2 small to medium steaks per package, roasts are 3 - 4 pounds, stew meat is also in a one pound package. Liver is also packaged in a one pound package for anyone who wishes.]

On average, what are the percentages of cuts available per beef animal?

      Beef animal will usually yield:

      18% Steaks (T-bone, Rib Eye, Porterhouse, Sirloin, Flank)
      23% Roasts (Sirloin Tip, Chuck, Arm)
        14% Round Cuts (Top Round, Bottom Round, Eye Roast)
      30% Ground Beef (More if fat, less if lean)
        15% Miscellaneous (Short Ribs, Liver, Stew)

As an example, these percentages can be manipulated by turning roasts into hamburger or specialized processed meats at buyers request.

When can I expect my beef to be ready:

      We will slaughter several animals a month. The beef is usually ready for pickup two weeks after slaughter. We will advise via phone or email.