How We Ship Your Order: Safe, Fast, and Built to Keep Your Meat Frozen

Ordering frozen meat online should feel simple and stress free. At Homestead Natural Meats, we take the same level of care in shipping your order as we do in raising and processing our livestock. Our goal is to deliver safe, frozen, high quality meat straight to your door with complete confidence and transparency.

Whether you are ordering beef, pork, lamb, or specialty meats, here is exactly how we keep your order cold during shipping.

Your Box Is a Cooler in Disguise

Every order is packed inside a heavy duty insulated cardboard box. The built in insulation acts like a cooler, locking in cold air and keeping heat out. This system is designed specifically for frozen meat delivery and helps maintain safe temperatures for extended periods.

This packaging gives your order the protection it needs from our facility to your doorstep.

Dry Ice: Extra Cold Without the Mess

To ensure your meat stays frozen for as long as possible, we include dry ice with every shipment.

• Dry ice keeps your food colder for longer compared to regular ice.

• It evaporates cleanly, so there is no melting or leaking during transit.

• It is normal for dry ice to be fully evaporated by the time your order arrives.

• If any remains, do not touch it with bare hands. Let it evaporate in a well ventilated area.

Dry ice is the secret behind safe and reliable frozen meat shipping.

Everything Starts Fully Frozen

Before packing, all products are frozen solid. This makes a big difference in how long the meat can stay safely cold. Frozen meat holds temperature longer and ensures your order arrives in the same condition our customers expect from a USDA inspected, Certified Humane facility.

Fast Shipping: Delivery in 1 to 2 Days

We ship using fast transit times so your order usually arrives within 1 to 2 days. You will receive tracking information as soon as your shipment leaves our facility, allowing you to follow it in real time.

Fast delivery combined with fully frozen products, insulated packaging, and dry ice creates a dependable cold chain from start to finish.

Important: Move Your Meat to the Freezer Right Away

To maintain peak quality and food safety:

• Transfer your order to the freezer immediately after it arrives

• Avoid leaving your package outside for long periods

• Winter weather may help keep your box cold, but it is not a substitute for freezer storage

• Once in your freezer, the meat will stay fresh until you are ready to use it

A quick transfer ensures you get the best flavor and quality possible.

If You Will Not Be Home, We Offer Store Pickup

If you are worried that you might not be home when your shipment arrives, you can choose free in store pickup at either of our Western Colorado locations:

• Delta, Colorado

• Montrose, Colorado

This is a great option for customers who want to guarantee immediate freezer storage or who prefer picking up in person.

Our Commitment to Quality, From Ranch to Doorstep

We are proud to control our entire production process, from raising livestock without antibiotics or added hormones to expert USDA inspected processing. Every shipment reflects that same commitment to quality and care.

When your meat arrives frozen, safe, and ready for storage, you are experiencing the standard our Colorado community has trusted for more than 20 years.