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How much did/does a half cow cost you?

• bombcar 3y ago
  It can vary wildly depending on numerous factors, but you can get a 1/4 cow online right now for $900, if you find a local supplier it can be less. I see prices of $5 a pound + $60 butchering fee. Note that you get all the various types of meat, not just one type.
  • Scoundreller 3y ago
    But, from what I see, at least half is ground beef.
    • JoeAltmaier 3y ago
      That's maybe typical of a butcher? After the 'named' cuts are taken, there's plenty of meat left close to the bone. Trim that off, grind it up, maybe it's 1/3 to 1/2 of the total.
    • bombcar 3y ago
      Yeah, ground beef and sausages often play a significant role, and I'm not really sure I'd recommend it to most people unless they have other reasons to do it. It's not some top-secret method to save big money.
• debacle 3y ago
  About 4.50 a pound packed.