You Raised Them Right—We’ll Handle the Rest.

Custom Processing

Homestead Meats is a USDA-inspected, Certified Humane facility with full-time oversight to ensure animals are treated with care from corral to cut. With over 20 years of experience, we offer expert staff, strict food safety protocols, and a reliable system that guarantees you get your own meat—aged to perfection for maximum quality.

4-Step Custom Processing Process


Step 1: Schedule Your Processing Date

Everything starts here. To ensure we can process your animals when it works best for you, call us as early as possible at (970) 874-1145. The earlier you schedule, the better we can accommodate your preferred dates.

Tip: Don’t forget to contact your brand inspector to schedule an inspection for your animals prior to delivery.

Step 2: Submit Your Cutting Instructions

Our team will guide you through your cutting options to make sure you get your meat exactly how you want it.

For more info on typical yields, click here.

Step 3: Processing & Aging

Beef will hang for 11–14 days before going into production. After cutting, it remains in the freezer for 2–3 days.

Pork and lamb will hang for 4 days before going into production, then remain in the freezer for 2–3 days.

Please note: Pork orders with cured products (such as hams and bacon) require an additional 3–4 days minimum for curing.

Step 4: Pick Up Your Order

Once your order is fully processed and frozen for optimal freshness, we’ll give you a call to arrange pick-up.

You’ll have 14 days from the time of notification to retrieve your product.

Estimations of Yields

Animal Hanging Weight May Vary
Beef Carcass Yield 60% of Hanging Weight This will also vary depending on if you ask for Bone In Cuts or Boneless Cuts
Pork Carcass Yield 70% of Hanging Weight This will also vary depending on if you ask for Bone In Cuts or Boneless Cuts
Lamb Carcass Yield 50% of Hanging Weight This will also vary depending on if you ask for Bone In Cuts or Boneless Cuts
Goat Carcass Yield 50% of Hanging Weight This will also vary depending on if you ask for Bone In Cuts or Boneless Cuts

Note: As the title states, this is just an estimate. Just like everything, each animal is an individual in makeup and genetics, making all yields vary, but this mainly depends on their frame size and their overall finish at time of processing. These are only estimations. 

Still Have Questions?

Any questions on rations, feeding, or the care of your meat animal, contact the Colorado State University’s Cooperative Extension Office at (970) 874-2195.

PRINTABLE PROCESSING FORMS

Please fill out the form and email:
Beef forms to nikki@homesteadmeats.com
Pork, Lamb & Goat forms to karmen@homesteadmeats.com

Beef

BEEF PROCESSING

Beef Harvest Fee: $125
Processing Fee: $1.40/lb
(based on hang weight)

Pork

PORK PROCESSING

Harvest Fee: $85
Processing Fee: $1.50/lb
(based on hang weight)

Lamb & Goat

LAMB & GOAT PROCESSING

Harvest & Processing:
$200 (per Head)

Pick-Up Location & Directions

We will contact you with which specific processing plant we will have you pick up from. This may vary from order to order.

Delta Processing

📍 741 W 5th St
Delta, CO 81416

📞 (970) 874-1145

Wild Game Processing

📍 1032 6450 Rd.
Montrose, CO 81401

📞 (970) 240-4329

Need Wild Game Processing?