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We have the meats
Posted on 5/11/21 at 4:55 pm
Posted on 5/11/21 at 4:55 pm
Ordered our second whole cow. First one was 600lbs on the hoof and lasted us about a year. They said this one was slightly bigger, came in at 722lbs and it feels like so much more meat 
1.25lb x 722 = 902.50 for the cow
300 for butchering.
1200 for about 450-500 lbs of beef.
1.25lb x 722 = 902.50 for the cow
300 for butchering.
1200 for about 450-500 lbs of beef.
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Posted on 5/11/21 at 5:01 pm to BoogaBear
IWGI
Posted on 5/11/21 at 6:31 pm to BoogaBear
How much did that set you back if you don't mind me asking?
Posted on 5/11/21 at 6:40 pm to upgrayedd
Reread his post. This time with feeling.
Posted on 5/11/21 at 6:44 pm to Swine Spectator
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Reread his post. This time with feeling.
I poured a whiskey on an empty stomach, I skimmed the OP, I failed miserably
This post was edited on 5/11/21 at 6:49 pm
Posted on 5/11/21 at 6:50 pm to BoogaBear
Everywhere i've seen it is way more expensive than $3 a pound.
Where do you go for this if I may ask? I am online which is probably not the best place
Where do you go for this if I may ask? I am online which is probably not the best place
Posted on 5/11/21 at 8:30 pm to BoogaBear
Posted on 5/11/21 at 8:53 pm to BoogaBear
My pops does this every couple of years. It’s real nice.
Posted on 5/11/21 at 9:15 pm to Buckeye06
We are fortunate enough to have some friends whose dad does it. Maybe 5-6 cows a year and we get first dibs. He is retired military and runs a farm for fun not for profit. Fantastic family.
The issue is he is in Clanton, AL. The only butcher shop that will handle whole cows is transitioning from the parents who started the business to the kids. From what I hear the kids don't want anything to do with it.
We will be buying from them as long as he continues doing it. It's fantastic beef and great going to the store for sides only.
Between the half pig we bought, a deer, and this cow we are busting at the seams with meat
The issue is he is in Clanton, AL. The only butcher shop that will handle whole cows is transitioning from the parents who started the business to the kids. From what I hear the kids don't want anything to do with it.
We will be buying from them as long as he continues doing it. It's fantastic beef and great going to the store for sides only.
Between the half pig we bought, a deer, and this cow we are busting at the seams with meat
Posted on 5/11/21 at 9:27 pm to BoogaBear
cool
Posted on 5/11/21 at 9:37 pm to BoogaBear
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The only butcher shop that will handle whole cows is transitioning from the parents who started the business to the kids.
You have to be talking about Reed’s
Posted on 5/11/21 at 10:36 pm to highcotton2
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You have to be talking about Reed’s
That's the one.
Posted on 5/11/21 at 10:43 pm to BoogaBear
Grain finished or straight grass?
Posted on 5/12/21 at 6:20 am to CHEDBALLZ
He has has cows on some super strict meal plan. Something like grass fed, with sweet feed once a week after a certain age. I'll have to ask him next weekend when we go down to the farm for a day.
Posted on 5/12/21 at 8:38 am to BoogaBear
How do you decide what cuts you get?
Posted on 5/12/21 at 8:40 am to BoogaBear
I have family that does this. Was supposed to get my first cow last year but had just moved houses and didn't have the freezer space set up yet. What breakdown of cuts did you decide to go with?
ETA: I was basically going to follow this guide roughly and choose my preferences.
ETA: I was basically going to follow this guide roughly and choose my preferences.
This post was edited on 5/12/21 at 8:42 am
Posted on 5/12/21 at 9:06 am to Buckeye06
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Where do you go for this if I may ask? I am online which is probably not the best place
I get mine trimmed and packed in butcher paper (superior to vacuum seal IMO) for about $4/lb out the door.
Posted on 5/12/21 at 11:27 am to shawnlsu
Why is butcher paper superior to vacuum sealing?
Posted on 5/12/21 at 11:47 am to SixthAndBarone
Vacuum seal bags get punctured half the time, in my experience, and allow air in over time.
Posted on 5/12/21 at 1:18 pm to Stexas
Reeds has a form you fill out. This is what I got.
Arm roast yes
Chuck roast yes
Sirloin tip roast yes
Rump roast yes
Ribeye - bone in. 1.5 inches. 2 per pack
Sirloin - 1 inch thick. 2 per pack
T bone - 1.5 inch thick. 2 per pack
Hamburger - 1lb packages
Rounds - burger
Short ribs - yes
Beef stew - no
Liver - yes
Tongue - yes
Arm roast yes
Chuck roast yes
Sirloin tip roast yes
Rump roast yes
Ribeye - bone in. 1.5 inches. 2 per pack
Sirloin - 1 inch thick. 2 per pack
T bone - 1.5 inch thick. 2 per pack
Hamburger - 1lb packages
Rounds - burger
Short ribs - yes
Beef stew - no
Liver - yes
Tongue - yes
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