Chief Dick Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 We're thinking about buying a half a cow for meat for the freezer. Never done this before. How much should be expect to pay per pound? My neighbor has a buddy who raises cattle and sells them for meat. What say you meat eaters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbpfan1231 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Spent $80 on shots for a fat chick and got to 2nd base with her - does that count as half a cow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 Spent $80 on shots for a fat chick and got to 2nd base with her - does that count as half a cow? If this counts, then I HAVE already bought half a cow. But I digress... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delicious_bass Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 (edited) Spent $80 on shots for a fat chick and got to 2nd base with her - does that count as half a cow? If you're into it for $80, go another $6. A burrito from Chipotle probably seals the deal Edited October 17, 2011 by Delicious_bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I bought half a cow but the bastard thing kept falling over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 If you're into it for $80, go another $6. Burrito from Chipotle probably seals the deal Using the filter word? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Neutron Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Not sure what the going rate will be - depends largely on how the beef was raised and the margin the rancher expects to take. Nearly any beef raised by a local rancher will be better for you than what you buy in a grocery store. That said, it may be tougher too. Stock yards are inhumane and disgusting, but they typically produce meat that has decent fat distribution. It may pay to ask how the steers were "finished" - if they poured the grain to them the last few weeks to fatten them up. Depending on the seller, there may be kill fees and possibly a state ag tag. Be sure to use a reputable shop that will cut and wrap to your specs. Specify how think you want your steaks cut, how big you want your roasts and the fat content of your burger... Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 (edited) I pay $835 per side. Buy from these people, they will ship it, and their product is great. Edited October 17, 2011 by Perchoutofwater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I pay $835 per side. Buy from these people, they will ship it, and their product is great. http://www.darbyfarms.com/purchaseinformation.html ^^ from Perch's link this is what I never understood about buying beef this way. $835 for 25 steaks. We don't eat 12 roasts in 5 years. 50 lb. of burger? meh to each there own I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerx Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Can you hang it in a meat locker and pretend you're the Italian Stallion?? ... if so, I say "Go for it Rocky! ". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimm74 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 http://www.darbyfarms.com/purchaseinformation.html ^^ from Perch's link this is what I never understood about buying beef this way. $835 for 25 steaks. We don't eat 12 roasts in 5 years. 50 lb. of burger? meh to each there own I guess Wouldn't buying grass feed kill the savings when buying in bulk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Kinda what jimmy said. We buy all are beef, pork and elk local. it depends on a few factors but most farms will be about the same. i have the same guys cut up everything and they do what ever I ask. check around and ask some of your buddies or neighbors and see if they have had it done and buy whom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am_the_swammi Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Spent $80 on shots for a fat chick and got to 2nd base with her - does that count as half a cow? kinda depends on whether she was regular fat, or Nebraska fat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEC=UGA Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 In buying half a cow always remember to buy the rear half because the front half won't do you much good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 http://www.darbyfarms.com/purchaseinformation.html ^^ from Perch's link this is what I never understood about buying beef this way. $835 for 25 steaks. We don't eat 12 roasts in 5 years. 50 lb. of burger? meh to each there own I guess We typically do one or two roasts a month. We easily use a pound of ground beef a week. We will typically buy a side a year, and supplement with extra ribeye steaks which can be bought individually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 We typically do one or two roasts a month. We easily use a pound of ground beef a week. We will typically buy a side a year, and supplement with extra ribeye steaks which can be bought individually. if you can get some elk down there .... try it you may never buy a cow again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Holy Roller Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 (edited) Including processing you'll end up paying about $3 a pound and get about 250-300 pounds depending on the size of the animal. And if the animal was raised/finished correctly you will NEVER want to eat grocery store beef again. Edited October 17, 2011 by The Holy Roller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Cliche Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 We're thinking about buying a half a cow for meat for the freezer. Never done this before. How much should be expect to pay per pound? My neighbor has a buddy who raises cattle and sells them for meat. What say you meat eaters? Why buy the half of cow when you can get the milk for free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 kinda depends on whether she was regular fat, or Nebraska fat Ah c'mon, Doesn't Gbp live in Wisconsin? Those heifers wear snow boots 7 months of the year. They're way fatter up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbpfan1231 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Ah c'mon, Doesn't Gbp live in Wisconsin? Those heifers wear snow boots 7 months of the year. They're way fatter up there. You betcha!! And the fat chicks here love the shots!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muck Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Including processing you'll end up paying about $3 a pound and get about 250-300 pounds depending on the size of the animal. And if the animal was raised/finished correctly you will NEVER want to eat grocery store beef again. This. PS to the Huddlers ... I'm looking into starting a small cattle operation and, if I get it going, we'll have meat for sale ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt770 Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 This. PS to the Huddlers ... I'm looking into starting a small cattle operation and, if I get it going, we'll have meat for sale ... Dude, c'mon man...it can't be legal to just sell fat chicks. Can't believe you posted that here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WashingtonD Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 This. PS to the Huddlers ... I'm looking into starting a small cattle operation and, if I get it going, we'll have meat for sale ... I'd totally be in, any excuse to buy large quantities of meat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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