Quarter shares
A quarter cow, and where most people start.
A quarter is the same idea as a half at half the size. Around a hundred pounds of beef from one animal, cut the way you asked for it, in a freezer you probably already own.
What you get
| Packaged weight | Around 100 pounds, quoted per animal before you commit |
|---|---|
| Freezer space | About 3 cubic feet |
| Cut sheet | Yours to fill out, same as a half |
| Best for | Two to four people, or a first share |
The honest trade
A quarter costs a little more per pound than a half. The processing, the packaging and the handling are the same work spread over less beef, so the per pound number goes up. What you get in exchange is a smaller check and a freezer that closes.
Ready for more?
Households that cook beef most nights usually move up to a half beef after their first year.
Questions we get
How much meat is in a quarter beef?
Usually around 100 pounds packaged, though it depends on the animal. We quote the take home weight for your specific animal first.
How much freezer space does a quarter cow need?
About 3 cubic feet, which most standalone freezers handle easily.
Is a quarter cheaper per pound than a half?
No. Smaller shares cost slightly more per pound because the processing and handling are the same work on a smaller amount of beef. The trade is a smaller check and less freezer.
Do I still get to choose the cuts?
Yes. A quarter buyer fills out a cut sheet the same as a half buyer.
Reserve a quarter on the next animal
We will tell you the take home weight and the total cost before you commit to anything.
We will tell you when beef is ready. Nothing else.