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 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?
How much meat will I get from a 1000 lb cow?
What cuts of meat do you get when you buy a whole cow?
How long does half a cow last a family of 4?
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.