What Should I Expect?

Full Calf: Yields approximately 500-700 pounds of packaged meat, depending on the live weight of the calf and how it is processed. This is ideal for families or those wanting to share with others.

Half Calf Yields approximately 200-250 pounds of packaged meat, offering plenty of variety and convenience for smaller households or limited freezer space.

To store your Osage County Beef properly, you’ll need sufficient freezer space to ensure your meat stays fresh and organized. Here’s a quick guide to help:

• Full Calf: Requires about 16-20 cubic feet of freezer space. A large chest or upright freezer is recommended for this amount of meat.
• Half Calf: Requires about 8-10 cubic feet of freezer space. A medium-sized chest or upright freezer works well.

Chest Freezers

• Pros: Energy efficient, more storage capacity for the same size, great for stacking.
• Cons: Items at the bottom can be harder to reach.

Upright Freezers

• Pros: Easier organization with shelves, takes up less floor space.
• Cons: Slightly less energy efficient than chest freezers.