Frequently Asked Questions
Is your beef grass fed or grass finished?
We offer grass finished beef!
Upon request, grain finished is available. You will have to email JZ Meats to get more information.
Is your beef raised locally?
Our beef is raised locally here on the Western Slope.
Do you use antibiotics? Hormones?
We care about our cattle and we believe in doing things as naturally as we are able. We do this by using no added hormones or unnecessary antibiotics. In very rare and critical situations, our cattle may be given antibiotics, but that is only if that animals health and wellbeing is at risk.
Is your beef processed at a local USDA processing facility?
Yes!! USDA quality assurance and food safety are important to us too.
How many pounds of meat can we expect?
1/8 Beef is approximately 50-60lbs
1/4 Beef is approx. 100-125lbs
1/2 Beef is approx. 150-200lbs
A Whole Beef is approx. 250-350lbs
How much freezer spaced do I need for my purchase?
1/8 Beef: requires approx. 1.5-2.0 cubit ft. of freezer space. This will fit in a regular fridge-freezer compartment. It will take about half the space, which will leave room for other goods.
1/4 Beef: requires approx. 3.5-4.0 cubit ft. of freezer space. This will fit in a small chest/upright freezer.
1/2 Beef: requires approx. 10 cubit ft. of freezer space. Or a deep freezer.
Whole Beef: requires approx. 14-16 cubit ft. of freezer space. This will fit in a large chest/upright freezer.