Ranch Direct.
Two Dates.

The deposit commits your specific animal to your order and reserves your spot in our August 15 processing schedule. Without a deposit, we cannot hold the animal. Deposits are applied to your total — they're not an extra fee. Deposits are non-refundable once the animal has been committed to processing.

The remaining 75% is due when your order is ready — at August 15 pickup, or before it ships. We'll invoice you with the final confirmed weight and total. No surprises, no interim payments.

We accept credit/debit card, Venmo, and Zelle. Card payments can be processed over the phone or via a secure link we'll send you. Both your deposit and final balance use the same methods.

Rule of thumb: 1 cubic foot per 35–40 lbs of meat. A half beef (~242 lbs) needs about 6–7 cubic feet — a standard upright deep freezer handles it. A whole beef (~485 lbs) requires 12–14 cubic feet — plan on two freezers or one large chest. Half hog: ~3 cu ft. Whole lamb: ~2 cu ft.

Yes — that's the point. After your reservation is confirmed, we'll send you a cut sheet where you specify: steak thickness, roast sizes, ground beef package size (1 lb or 2 lb packs), bone-in vs. boneless, how much you want as stew meat, whether you want organ meats, bones for stock, or any other preference.

Corn finishing means the animals spend their final weeks on a high-energy grain diet — which drives deeper intramuscular fat (marbling), more consistent flavor, and the kind of eating experience most people associate with premium beef. Our Angus are ranch-raised on open range, then finished on corn — no shortcuts on either end. This is the same production model used by the programs that define the premium beef market.

Hanging weight is the carcass weight after slaughter, before trimming and butchering. Take-home (finished) weight is what actually goes in your freezer — roughly 60–65% of hanging weight for beef after trimming, boning, and grinding. All Circle 7 share pricing is based on estimated take-home weight, so what you see is what you get.

Absolutely — and we encourage it. Two families each get a half at the whole-beef price, with each half cut to their own specification. Just submit separate cut sheets and we'll process them as two independent orders from one animal.

All beef, pork, and lamb is processed at BarW Meats in Nephi, Utah — a USDA-inspected facility. Every pound is federally inspected and certified. Processing follows a scheduled run through July and into August for the 8/15 delivery date.

Yes. We ship nationwide with Cryo Ice gel packs for cold chain integrity. Delivery pricing is based on your location and order size — we'll quote you when we confirm your reservation. Local pickup in the Centennial Park / Colorado City area is free.