If you are looking to fill your freezer and sustain your family for the best price a half or whole animal can be purchased. You may also want the option to pay for the butchering yourself to have more cutting and processing options such as Pepperoni, Garlic Sausage, Cheese Smokies, Jerky etc.
Hanging weight @ $8.50/lb
Process to your liking at your own expense.
Haul to my butcher or yours.
Hanging weight @ $6.00/lb
Understanding hanging weights and finished yields
When you harvest an animal you start with its live weight. Once stripped of the hide, head, lower limbs and all internal organs you are left with the remaining carcass, which gets hung on the rail to rest. The weight of the carcass is known as the ‘rail weight’ or ‘hanging weight’ and it is typically about 56% of the live weight.
From here the carcass is then cut as desired and the remaining bone is removed (with exception of a few cuts and depending on instructions given). The finished yield of meat is typically 70% of the rail weight.
Animals, like humans, are unique. They come in different sizes and their hanging weight can range from 500 – 725 lbs on the rail with finished meat yields from 350 – 500 lbs. Please be sure to talk with us ahead of time to know what is currently available and plan for the proper freezer space.
Cut for Cut purchasing an animal direct vs. at the grocery store saves you $$$$ and it is an affordable way to get all the best cuts!
More information on food service
cuts and yields here:
https://www.canadianbison.ca/application/files/2014/8778/3212/Meatcuts.pdf
https://www.canadianbison.ca/application/files/2414/8778/3203/ExpectedMeatYieldfromaBisonBullCarcass.pdf
