{"product_id":"half-cow-deposit-march-2026","title":"Half Cow Deposit: May 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eReserve your cow here!\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eOur cows are sold on hoof and brought to a USDA certified slaughterhouse for you. They are raised on pasture and hay, and they are finished on a sweet grain mixture. They also get scrap veggies and fruits throughout the year. Our cows are rotated through our gardens and pastures to ensure they receive the best care and a happy life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are currently taking reservations for November 2025. We will have a limited number of cows available. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButcher date is May 20, 2026. Meat will be ready for pickup within 3-5 weeks of butcher date.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$300 deposit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$8.50\/lb packaged weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuyer pays for all butcher fees. The following is an \u003cstrong\u003eestimate for butcher fees\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is subject to change depending on slaughterhouse used (currently New England Meat Packing):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$75 kill fee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$1.40\/lb (hanging weight) processing fee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSausage ground: $1.20\/ lb (optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatties: $1\/ lb (optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn general, the final hanging weight of our half cow is between 250-600 pounds. Estimated total cost \u003cstrong\u003eincluding\u003c\/strong\u003e butcher fees is $1800–$2400. Packaged weight is usually 200-275lb of meat. This is just a broad estimate and will vary greatly by animal! We can purchase back some meat if it is over what you budgeted for, but this must be communicated as soon as you receive your totals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease \u003ca title=\"Contact Us\" href=\"https:\/\/roundhillranch.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eContact Us\u003c\/a\u003e with any questions or to make special requests. Upon purchasing this option, we will send you a contract for review. You will have 24 hours to sign and return the contract. If you wish to cancel before the 24 hour period, we will refund your deposit. After 24 hours of no response, the deposit is nonrefundable and contract is assumed accepted. After receipt of contract, we will send you the cut sheet that must be returned before slaughter date or cut sheet fee will apply. We do not ship meat. If we must transport the meat for you, a $50 minimum fee will apply.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Round Hill Ranch RI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48075018731752,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/8893\/2840\/files\/C1C25A25-A5C7-41A5-AF44-02790B8570BB.jpg?v=1748480055","url":"https:\/\/roundhillranch.com\/products\/half-cow-deposit-march-2026","provider":"Round Hill Ranch RI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}