how much does it cost to buy a whole butchered cow

There’s never been a better time to order your half or whole cow! We process year round and give every single customer individualized service to make sure you’ll be coming back for more!

This $400 deposit holds your place in line for a half or whole cow and is deducted from your final total. This deposit is entirely refundable if anything changes before you receive your order.

Average turnaround times are between 2-3 weeks, but you can always place a deposit for a specific date down the road. The waitlist can get longer at our busy times of the year.

Current Pricing:Half Cow – $9.25/lb hanging weight (An average sized half cow at 200 lbs would be $1850 total)Whole Cow – $8.70/lb hanging weight (An average sized whole cow at 400 lbs would be $3480 total) As always, we do not charge sales tax and there are no hidden/additional fees.

When we have available weights (usually within 1 week of your deposit) we send an email to you to select which weight you’d like.

We schedule a time to go over your cut page on the phone and tailor the cut page to your cooking style and preferences.

We notify you when its ready and schedule either a delivery or a pickup depending on your location! Your remaining balance is due upon receipt.

Depending on how you have it butchered, the take-home weight will be 60-70% of the hanging weight, including the weight of bones but not fat. A typical hanging weight is between 500 and 600 lbs, so you can expect a total cost between $3,325 – $4,000.
how much does it cost to buy a whole butchered cow

How to receive your order:

Delivery: We offer a free delivery of your order to Austin, San Antonio, Bastrop and all surrounding areas. (Yes this includes Georgetown, Leander, San Marcos, Driftwood, Seguin, Boerne, etc.)

Pickup: We offer free pickup at our ranch in Bastrop or at our warehouse in Schulenberg.

For customers outside of our delivery area in Texas, UPS shipping is available for an additional $1.20/lb. Other areas for shipping will need to be priced out individually.

Current Pricing

  • Half Cows are $8.85/lb. hanging weight. Average weights range between 180-220 lbs An average sized half cow at 200 lbs would be $1770 total
  • Whole cows are $8.30/lb. hanging weight. Average weights range between 360-440 lbs An average sized whole cow at 400 lbs would be $3320 total
  • We do not charge sales tax, and do not include any additional fees in the base price
  • We accept Credit, Check or Cash. Your remaining balance is due upon delivery.

Turnaround Times

  • Average turnaround is 2-4 weeks from deposit to delivery/pickup
  • Weight selections are sent out via email usually 1-2 weeks after deposit

Packaging Details

  • An average half cow will take 8-9 cu ft of space in a freezer
  • All cuts are individually vacuum sealed and labeled by our Tx state inspected butcher
  • Your order will be packed frozen into cardboard boxes, and includes an inventory sheet with all of your cuts listed

Pick Up Tips

  • A half cow will easily fit in the backseat of a car or in the trunk
  • Coolers are great, but not necessary if the beef is traveling inside the vehicle under 3 hours
  • Dry Ice is not necessary. If you prefer to use ice, keep them in the bags and lay on top of the beef.

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FAQ

Is buying half a cow worth it?

After all, you are getting around 200 – 300 pounds of beef from your half of a cow. That makes it about $10 per pound and that includes the cost of butchering, vacuum seal, packaging, and shipping. Honestly, you can’t get a better deal on beef than half a cow.

How much meat will I get from a 1000 lb cow?

As a general rule, most cattle will have an average dressing percentage of 63 percent. This means that a beef animal weighing 1,000 lbs will result in a carcass that weighs only 630 lbs after slaughter. Although the average dressing percentage for beef is 63 percent, several factors may affect the carcass weight.

What cuts of meat do you get when you buy a whole cow?

When you buy a whole cow, you can choose your steak thickness, roast size, pounds of ground beef per package, and add specialty cuts like Prime Rib, Brisket, Organ Meat, and more.

How long does half a cow last a family of 4?

If you’re a family of 4 and you only go through about 4 lbs of meat per week, your half cow would last you right around 12 months.

How much does whole beef cost?

When purchasing whole beef, it is important to understand the value you get with each meal. On a 500-pound hanging carcass weight whole beef, the take-home weight after processing will be about 350 pounds (approximately 70% yield of the hanging weight). The total cost, including butcher fees, will be around $3,500, which is about $10 per pound.

How much does it cost to butcher a cow?

As an average, it costs between $0.50 to $0.90 per hanging weight pound to butcher a cow, though this doesn’t take into account any additional costs you might pay. In total, to butcher a cow you can expect to pay between $500-$700. Let’s take a closer look at the breakdown of costs.

Can I buy a whole cow?

When you buy a whole cow, you can choose your steak thickness, roast size, pounds of ground beef per package, and add specialty cuts like Prime Rib, Brisket, Organ Meat, and more. Our pasture-raised, corn-finished beef is dry-aged for 14 days prior to processing. Interested in a Custom Quarter Beef or Custom Half Beef?

How much does a whole cow cost?

If you’re looking for a 1/4, 1/2 or Whole Cow, we can definitely get you set up! Your beef cost is $4.75/pound hanging weight plus processing. Our processor – Pincher Creek Meat Processors – charges $.89/lb hanging weight.

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