THE PROCESS
Most of us are so used to buying meat from the grocery store that it seems intimidating to do it any other way. But, once you get the hang of buying local, natural meat, you’ll never go back! And of course, feel free to contact us any time with questions. Sign up for our newsletter and follow on Facebook so you can be notified of when new product is available for sale and pickup days/times. Please see below for details on the ordering process:
FAQ – POULTRY
Do you sell whole chickens or cuts?
Right now we sell whole, frozen chickens and pre-cut eight piece packs. They come packaged and labeled with their weight and date they were processed.
How much do they cost?
The price varies depending on weight. We charge $4.00 / lb. Most of our birds are between 4 and 6 lbs, which means the price ranges between $16-$24.00.
Do I get to pick out my own chickens?
We do our best to offer you your weight of choice, but it also depends on availability. Let us know if you want bigger or smaller chickens.
How do I get my chickens?
There are several ways. Pickup at the farm is the most common, be sure to get on our email list and follow our Facebook to be notified of pick up days.
FAQ – PORK
To sell whole and half pigs in Michigan, the pigs are required to be reserved/sold to the customer before processing, and the customer is required to pay for processing. In this way, we are essentially raising the pig for you, in a humane and natural way, and then you get to choose how to have it processed.
Do you sell whole pigs or cuts?
Right now we are taking reservations for half and whole pigs for the 2017 season. Soon we will also have individual cuts for sale.
How much do they cost?
The price varies depending on weight. We charge $3.75 / lb hanging weight plus processing. Most of our pigs hang between 150 and 200 pounds, which means the price for a whole pig ranges between $563-$750 plus processing (usually between $100 and $150 depending on how you want your meat cut up and processed, i.e. smoked, cured, ground, etc.). The price for a half pig ranges between $281 and $375 plus processing (usually between $50 and $75 depending on how you want your meat cut up and processed, i.e. smoked, cured, ground, etc.). The customer must pay the processing directly to the processor.
Do I get to customize my own pork order?
Yes, you will work directly with the processor (we will help facilitate the process) to determine how you want your meat prepared. This is when you can choose how much of your meat you want ground up and turned in sausage, what type of sausage you want, how thick you want your pork chops, etc. If you are the “snout to tail” type who likes to use the whole animal, consider requesting the fat to make lard (for baking, soaps, etc.), the tongue for tacos, blood for blood pudding, bones for bone broth, as well as ears, cheeks, testicles (yum!).
When is the meat available?
We are now taking reservations for half and whole pigs that will be ready fall 2017. Pre-ordering is advisable because we only raise a limited number of pigs and they sell out fast. We will also have individual cuts available soon.
How do I get my pork?
There are several ways. For half and whole pigs, pickup at the processor is the most common. For individual cuts, be sure to get on our email list and follow our Facebook to be notified of farm pick up days.
Do you offer bulk discounts?
Yes, buying a either a half or a whole pig can offer significant cost savings over buying pork by the cut.
FAQ – LAMB
To sell whole and half lambs in Michigan, the lambs are required to be reserved/sold to the customer before processing, and the customer is required to pay for processing. In this way, we are essentially raising the lamb for you, in a humane and natural way, and then you get to choose how to have it processed.
Do you sell whole pigs or cuts?
Right now we are taking reservations for half and whole sheep for the 2017 season. We also have individual cuts for sale.
How much do they cost?
We charge $4.00/hanging pound + processing. The customer also pays for processing (usually about $50 for a half lamb and $100.00 for a whole lamb).
Do I get to customize my own lamb order?
Yes, you will work directly with the processor (we will help facilitate the process) to determine how you want your meat prepared. This is when you can choose how much of your meat you want ground up or how thick you want your pork chops, etc. If you are the “nose to tail” type who likes to use the whole animal, consider requesting the tongue for tacos, blood for blood pudding, bones for bone broth, as well as ears, cheeks, testicles (yum!).
When is the meat available?
Whole and half lamb orders will be processed in November 2017 just in time for the Holidays. Pre-ordering is advisable because we only raise a limited number of lambs and they sell out fast. However, if you have a special holiday or event, please contact us to check for lamb availability prior to your event.
How do I get my lamb?
There are several ways. For half and whole sheep, pickup at the processor is the most common. For individual cuts, be sure to get on our email list and follow our Facebook to be notified of farm pick up days.
Do you sell cuts?
Yes, we do.
Do you offer bulk discounts?
Yes, buying a either a half or a whole lamb can offer significant cost savings over buying lamb by the cut.
Have more questions? Contact us any time with questions or call directly at 616.826.0733