Frequently Asked Questions
Do you treat your cattle humanely?
Yes, we treat our cattle with great care and respect and per Kentucky Beef Quality Assurance programs. We strive to minimize stress on the cattle. We handle them infrequently, typically once when they are 6 months old to wean, tag, de-worm, and vaccinate them.
How much beef will I get with my order?
We sell our Angus beef by the side. This simplifies ordering, minimizes waste, and guarantee the same cuts of meat per order. A side of beef will usually provide you between 200-220lbs of beef.
Do you feed your cattle grain?
No, our cattle that we sell for beef are grass fed only. They graze pasture in the spring through fall season and are fed hay in the winter until the grasses return.
I don’t know if we have the storage space for a side of beef. Can we order smaller quantities?
Unfortunately, no, not at this time. We currently sell our beef by the sides only. However, we encourage you to talk to your neighbors. Many times your neighbors are willing to split half a cow with you allowing you both to reap the savings of buying beef in bulk. What a great way to meet and meat with your neighbors!
Is your beef certified organic?
No, we sell all-natural beef but we do vaccinate and de-worm the cattle one time when they are six months old. We vaccinate the calves with shots of CDT, BarVac7 (BlackLeg), and Triangle5. We de-worm once with Ivermectin. That being said, with the exception of de-worming, we do meet the government’s guidelines for certified organic; we just don’t want to deal with all the government bureaucracy and red tape (we are called Freedom Ranch you know)…and we don’t need the government to tell us that what we are already doing is right for our cattle! We know it is!
Once I place my order for my beef, how soon will I get it?
We finish out our cattle for beef in the spring of every year. All butcher processing takes place in April through June. Your beef will be ready to pick up approximately three weeks after it arrives the butcher. We will notify you when your beef is being processed and when it will be ready for pick-up.
How do you finish your cattle?
Unlike traditional finishing in the cattle industry, we finish our cattle on grass. We do not put our cattle on a feed lot, nor feed them grain or corn. Because we finish our cattle on grass, our steers take between 24-30 months to grow and finish. Similar to the KY bourbon industry, the finer things in life take time to mature. Although beef can certainly be finished out quicker on grain or corn, we believe taking the extra time to finish on grass is the healthy, humane, and nutritious thing to do.
