What does a half beef cost?
Our half beef costs $6.50/lb on the hanging weight. Once we get that final number from our processor, you will know your final order total.
What is hanging weight?
Hanging weight is the weight of your beef after all of the non edible parts have been removed. This weight can often be referred to as rail weight.
How much hanging weight can I expect from my beef?
Hanging weight is usually about 60% of the live weight of the animal. For reference our last few hanging weights have varied from 780 to 1005 pounds.
What is required to get started on my half beef?
If you are ready to get started click our links on this page to begin the process. Please find 20 mins that works with you schedule that we can thoroughly go through our Welcome to the Ranch process. On this call we will answer any questions you have about our ranch, our beef, and how we do things. Your deposit will also be taken on this call so that as soon as we are finished we can get the process started.
During the call we will go through your cut sheet in detail. This will involve choosing your steaks, roasts, ribs, ground beef, etc. Our goal at the end of the call is that the next time you hear from us your completely custom half beef will be ready for pickup.
How much is the deposit on a half beef?
Our deposit is $2500 and is due during our Welcome to the Ranch Call. Once we have your final hanging weight we will contact you to adjust your payment either way. Most times you will have a small balance left to pay. In the event that your order total is less than $2500 we will promptly refund you the difference.
How much beef can I expect from a half beef?
The general rule of thumb is you can expect about 60-65% of your hanging weigh back in box weight beef. This number varies based on how you fill out your cut sheet. Bone in cuts will result in a higher total weight received back. No matter how you fill out your cut sheet, you are not "losing" any beef during the process you are simply re allocating it.
