FAQ’s

What Breed Type: Commercial Angus

What Size Freezer do I need for ½ cow: 18 Cu Ft

How much meat is a ½ cow: 250 to 300 lbs

How much beef can a family of four generally consume over 12months: 1/2 of a cow

How long is the cow at the processor: About 3 weeks

How long will it hang in the cooler at the processor? 16 to 18 days - It will be dry-aged

How does the beef come packaged: Vacuum-packed 2 steaks per, 1 roast per, 1 lb. Hamburger - ½ Cow Example

Final Dress Weight ½ Cow: 300 lbs. $7.00 per lbs.

               Deposit                            $1,250.00

               Balance                           $850.00

Total to The Fatted Calf           $2,100.00

Processor

               Kill Fee                              $50.00

               Processing .90lb          $220.00

               Total to Processor       $320.00

Total                                                 $2,420.00

Pressed Weight = This is the cow ready to be Butchered.

2025 Pricing 800 lb. Dressed Weight

All Cows must have a non-refundable Deposit

½ Cow $1,250.00

Whole Cow $2,500

Balance is due on the remaining dress weight at the time of delivery to a processor.

*Note, you can not pick up your beef at the processor unless the balance to The Fatted Calf has been paid

To grow off your cow and deliver the cow to the processor. You will pay the processor for the processing fee.