The Rancher’s Quarter: Premium Angus Beef Share

Why Choose a 1/4 Cow?

Experience the unmatched quality of our pasture-raised Angus beef in a convenient, freezer-filling share! Our 1/4 Cow option is perfect for individuals, couples, or smaller families looking to enjoy a diverse selection of premium cuts throughout the year without needing a huge freezer. You'll get a balanced mix of steaks, roasts, ground beef, and more – all humanely raised, locally sourced, and bursting with masterfully developed flavor. Stock your freezer with confidence and taste the difference of true farm-to-table goodness.

What You Get: Your 1/4 Cow Share Breakdown

Buying a beef share means receiving a portion of the animal's Hanging Weight, which is the weight of the carcass after initial butchering (head, hide, non-edible organs removed).

  • Live Weight (Estimated): Our Angus heifers are typically around 1,300 lbs live weight before processing but can range up to 1500 lbs.

  • Average Hanging Weight: For a 1/4 share, this is approximately 195 lbs (based on an average 780 lbs whole hanging weight).

  • Average Packaged Weight: for 1/4 share, the average packaged weight is between 118-126lbs for our 1300-1500 lbs heifers. The difference lies in the bones, cartilage, fluids, etc that are discarded in the butchering process.

  • What's Included: Your 1/4 share will provide a fantastic variety of cuts, typically including:

    • Premium Steaks: Ribeyes, New York Strips, Sirloins, Filet Mignon, Flank

    • Roasts: Chuck Roasts, Rump Roasts, Brisket (smaller portion)

    • Ground Beef: Generous quantities, usually in 1lb or 2lb packages.

    • Other Cuts: Short Ribs, Stew Meat, possibly some Soup Bones.

    • (Note: Specific cut ratios may vary slightly based on the animal and butcher's cuts.)

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Pricing & What's Included

$9.75/lbs x 195lbs = $1901.25

  • Price: $9.75/lbs Hanging Weight (HCW)

  • $400 deposit upon initial purchase with remainder to be paid upon pickup/shipping. Deposit is completely refundable prior to 30 days before processing in case anything changes in your purchasing ability which makes us a safe option for new beef buyers!

  • Your Investment Includes:

    • Approximately 118-127 lbs of premium Angus in packaged weight.

    • Expert butchering and cutting to standard 1/4 share specifications.

    • Vacuum-sealed, freezer-ready packaging.

    • Convenient free pickup options [or delivery for additional fee]

      • avg. $1.50/lbs for shipping in Texas

      • custom shipping options for out of state

    What Size Freezer Do I Need?

    A good rule of thumb is 1 cubic foot of freezer space per 35-40 lbs of packaged meat.

    • For a 1/4 Cow you will need roughly 3 to 4 cubic feet of dedicated freezer space. This typically requires a small to medium-sized chest freezer or a significant portion of a large upright freezer.