Wholes Halves & Quarters

Wholes, Halves & Quarters

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    Stock your freezer with locally raised beef, pork, lamb, or goat by purchasing a whole, half, or quarter animal from Homestead Natural Meats. Each order is cut to your specifications and includes a full variety of cuts—from steaks and roasts to ground meat and specialty items—processed, vacuum-packed, and frozen for your convenience. Raised by local ranchers in Western Colorado without antibiotics, added hormones, or animal by-products, our livestock reflect the care and integrity that define Homestead. Buying in bulk is not only cost-effective, it ensures you always have wholesome, rancher-raised meat ready for any meal while supporting sustainable practices and a tradition of quality trusted for more than 20 years.


    Frequently Asked Questions About Buying a Whole, Half, or Quarter Animal

    Purchasing a whole, half, or quarter animal gives you a full variety of cuts from that animal, including steaks, roasts, ground meat, and specialty items. Each order is cut to your specifications, vacuum packed, and frozen for convenience. This option allows you to stock your freezer with locally raised meat and enjoy consistent quality across many meals.

    This page is for placing your deposit to reserve a whole, half, or quarter animal. Detailed information about cutting options, yields, timelines, and the processing steps is available under the Custom Processing section of our website. After placing your deposit, our team will guide you through the full process and help you complete your cut sheet.

    Homestead offers whole, half, and quarter options for beef, pork, lamb, and goat, depending on availability. All animals are raised by local ranchers in Western Colorado without antibiotics, added hormones, or animal by products. Availability may vary by season, so placing a deposit early helps secure your order.

    Buying in bulk typically results in a lower cost per pound compared to purchasing individual cuts. It also reduces packaging and processing costs and gives you access to the entire animal rather than a limited selection. This option is ideal for families who cook often, follow high protein diets, or want long term freezer security.

    Freezer space estimates are provided directly on each whole, half, or quarter product page. When you click into a specific product, you will see general guidance on the amount of freezer space typically needed for that order. Because animal size and final yields can vary, these estimates help you plan while keeping expectations realistic. If you still have questions after reviewing the product details, our team is happy to help.