- Due to UPS holiday closures, December 17 is our last shipping day of 2024. We resume shipping on January 6.
Bulk Beef
- Choose Your Harvest & Butcher
- Choose Your Size of Beef
- Fill Out the Online Cut Sheet
- Pay a Small Deposit to Reserve Your Beef
You will pay the remaining balance for your beef and butcher processing fees when your order is ready. Payment plans are available! At checkout you can choose to pick up your beef directly from the butcher or have your order shipped to you. Shipping rates vary based on the size of beef you order and your shipping location. See the bulk beef shipping rates here.
Fall 2025
Our Fall Harvest is available for pick up or shipping in September and October
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Shipping AvailableButcher: Mike’s Meat Market
Harvest: Fall 2025RESERVE YOURS- Average Cost for Your Beef: $663-$928
- Average Processing Fee: $200-$260
- Average Total Cost: $863-$1,188
- 80 - 100lbs of Our Naturally Raised Beef
- 10 Cubic Feet of Freezer Space
- Approximately 290 Individual 6oz Servings
- Approximately 70 Meals for a Family of 4
- 18 - 22 Weeks Supply of Beef
- Payment Plans Available - 3 Installments
Fill your freezer with our dry-aged beef, customized to your preferences! With our Custom Quarter Beef, you can choose:
- Your preferred steak thickness
- Roast sizes
- Ground beef package weight
- Specialty cuts like Prime Rib, Brisket, Organ Meat & more
Our ranch-raised beef is dry-aged for 14 days before processing for exceptional flavor and tenderness.
Processing & Packaging
Your beef is processed at Mike’s Meat Market in Sterling, CO.Each cut is vacuum-sealed to maintain freshness for at least one year. To keep processing fees low, Mike’s Meat Market requires each Quarter Beef order to match another order (identical cut selections). While we do our best to pair your order accordingly, slight variations in the cuts you receive may occur.
Pick Up & Shipping Options
- Shipped to your door (flat rate based on shipping address)
- Pick up at the ranch ($10 per quarter)
- Pick up from the butcher (no additional fee)
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Shipping Available
Butcher: Stagecoach Meat Company
Harvest: Fall 2025RESERVE YOURS- Average Cost for Your Beef: $663-$928
- Average Processing Fee: $200-$260
- Average Total Cost: $863-$1,188
- 80 - 100lbs of Our Naturally Raised Beef
- 10 Cubic Feet of Freezer Space
- Approximately 290 Individual 6oz Servings
- Approximately 70 Meals for a Family of 4
- 18 - 22 Weeks Supply of Beef
- Payment Plans Available - 3 Installments
Fill your freezer with our dry-aged beef, customized to your preferences! With our Custom Quarter Beef, you can choose:
- Your preferred steak thickness
- Roast sizes
- Ground beef package weight
- Specialty cuts like Prime Rib, Brisket, Organ Meat & more
Our ranch-raised beef is dry-aged for 14 days before processing for exceptional flavor and tenderness.
Processing & Packaging
Your beef is processed at Stagecoach Meat Company in Wiggins, CO.Each cut is vacuum-sealed to maintain freshness for at least one year. To keep processing fees low, Stagecoach Meat Company requires each Quarter Beef order to match another order (identical cut selections). While we do our best to pair your order accordingly, slight variations in the cuts you receive may occur.
Pick Up & Shipping Options
- Shipped to your door (flat rate based on shipping address)
- Pick up at the ranch ($10 per quarter)
- Pick up from the butcher (no additional fee)
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Shipping AvailableButcher: Mike’s Meat Market
Harvest: Fall 2025RESERVE YOURS- Average Cost for Your Beef: $1,325-$1,855
- Average Processing Fee: $390-$525
- Average Total Cost: $1,715-$2,380
- 160 - 220lbs of Our Naturally Raised Beef
- 20 Cubic Feet of Freezer Space
- Approximately 586 Individual 6oz Servings
- Approximately 145 Meals for a Family of 4
- 45 - 48 Weeks Supply of Beef
- Payment Plans Available - 3 Installments
Fill your freezer with our dry-aged beef, customized to your preferences! With our Custom Half Beef, you can choose:
- Your preferred steak thickness
- Roast sizes
- Ground beef package weight
- Specialty cuts like Prime Rib, Brisket, Organ Meat & more
Our ranch-raised beef is dry-aged for 14 days before processing for exceptional flavor and tenderness.
Processing & Packaging
Your beef is processed at Mike’s Meat Market in Sterling, CO.Each cut is vacuum-sealed to maintain freshness for at least one year.
Pick Up & Shipping Options
- Shipped to your door (flat rate based on shipping address)
- Pick up at the ranch ($20 per half)
- Pick up from the butcher (no additional fee
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Shipping Available
Butcher: Stagecoach Meat Company
Harvest: Fall 2025RESERVE YOURS- Average Cost for Your Beef: $1,325-$1,855
- Average Processing Fee: $390-$525
- Average Total Cost: $1,715-$2,380
- 160 - 220lbs of Our Naturally Raised Beef
- 20 Cubic Feet of Freezer Space
- Approximately 586 Individual 6oz Servings
- Approximately 145 Meals for a Family of 4
- 45 - 48 Weeks Supply of Beef
- Payment Plans Available - 3 Installments
Fill your freezer with our dry-aged beef, customized to your preferences! With our Custom Half Beef, you can choose:
- Your preferred steak thickness
- Roast sizes
- Ground beef package weight
- Specialty cuts like Prime Rib, Brisket, Organ Meat & more
Our ranch-raised beef is dry-aged for 14 days before processing for exceptional flavor and tenderness.
Processing & Packaging
Your beef is processed at Stagecoach Meat Company in Wiggins, CO.Each cut is vacuum-sealed to maintain freshness for at least one year.
Pick Up & Shipping Options
- Shipped to your door (flat rate based on shipping address)
- Pick up at the ranch ($20 per half)
- Pick up from the butcher (no additional fee)
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Shipping AvailableButcher: Mike’s Meat Market
Harvest: Fall 2025RESERVE YOURS- Average Cost for Your Beef: $2,650-$3,710
- Average Processing Fee: $780-$1,050
- Average Total Cost: $3,430-$4,760
- 320 - 440lbs of Our Naturally Raised Beef
- 40 Cubic Feet of Freezer Space
- Approximately 1,172 Individual 6oz Servings
- Approximately 293 Meals for a Family of 4
- 94 - 97 Weeks Supply of Beef
- Payment Plans Available - 3 Installments
Fill your freezer with our dry-aged beef, customized to your preferences! With our Custom Whole Beef, you can choose:
- Your preferred steak thickness
- Roast sizes
- Ground beef package weight
- Specialty cuts like Prime Rib, Brisket, Organ Meat & more
Our ranch-raised beef is dry-aged for 14 days before processing for exceptional flavor and tenderness.
Processing & Packaging
Your beef is processed at Mike’s Meat Market in Sterling, CO.Each cut is vacuum-sealed to maintain freshness for at least one year.
Pick Up & Shipping Options
- Shipped to your door (flat rate based on shipping address)
- Pick up at the ranch ($40 per whole)
- Pick up from the butcher (no additional fee)
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Shipping Available
Butcher: Stagecoach Meat Company
Harvest: Fall 2025RESERVE YOURS- Average Cost for Your Beef: $2,650-$3,710
- Average Processing Fee: $780-$1,050
- Average Total Cost: $3,430-$4,760
- 320 - 440lbs of Our Naturally Raised Beef
- 40 Cubic Feet of Freezer Space
- Approximately 1,172 Individual 6oz Servings
- Approximately 293 Meals for a Family of 4
- 94 - 97 Weeks Supply of Beef
- Payment Plans Available - 3 Installments
Fill your freezer with our dry-aged beef, customized to your preferences! With our Custom Whole Beef, you can choose:
- Your preferred steak thickness
- Roast sizes
- Ground beef package weight
- Specialty cuts like Prime Rib, Brisket, Organ Meat & more
Our ranch-raised beef is dry-aged for 14 days before processing for exceptional flavor and tenderness.
Processing & Packaging
Your beef is processed at Stagecoach Meat Company in Wiggins, CO.Each cut is vacuum-sealed to maintain freshness for at least one year.
Pick Up & Shipping Options
- Shipped to your door (flat rate based on shipping address)
- Pick up at the ranch ($40 per whole)
- Pick up from the butcher (no additional fee)
Do you want to completely customize your quarter, half, or whole beef? Our custom bulk beef are the perfect choice! We are now able to ship bulk beef orders from all butchers.
When you buy local bulk beef directly from our ranch, you get to customize your order by choosing your steak thickness, roast size, the exact cuts you want including specialty cuts including prime rib, pre-made patties, and organ cuts. We offer our custom bulk beef in three sizes: quarter beef, half beef, or whole beef. Because it takes 22 months to raise our cattle from birth to finish, we offer four standard harvests per year: Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter. Additional harvests are offered when our butchers have availability. Reservations are accepted for all harvests year-round and we sell our bulk beef on a first come, first served basis so we encourage you to reserve your bulk beef early.
We work with three processors, all located near Eastern Colorado, to process our Bulk Beef orders to your exact specifications. Each butcher offers their own cut sheet so the options you can select will vary slightly based on the butcher you choose.
Buying Bulk Beef
What you get when you buy a custom quarter, half, or whole beef.
quarter beef | half beef | whole beef | |
|---|---|---|---|
Pounds of Beef | 80 – 100lbs | 160 – 220lbs | 320 – 440lbs |
Freezer Space | 10 cu. feet | 20 cu. feet | 40 cu. feet |
Individual 6oz Servings | 290 | 586 | 1,172 |
Family Meals | 70 | 145 | 293 |
Weeks Supply | 18 – 22 | 45 – 48 | 94 – 97 |
What is Bulk Beef?
How Much Does Bulk Beef Cost?
Our Custom Quarter, Half & Whole Bulk Beef Gets Rave Reviews
we think you'll love it, too !
Great quality beef; our bulk beef order was processed correctly to our specs and in a timely manner.
Steve Proctor
Stagecoach does a great job packing my meat and the staff is very helpful and pleasant to work with. I look forward to seeing them when I pick up my meat order. As always, Kathy and the crew at Christensen produce the best beef that I have found anywhere and they stand behind their product. I am a customer for life.
Mike Smith
Quality meat at a great price. I would highly recommend buying in bulk and storing. The high quality vacuum-sealed packaging provided helps preserve the meat for months.
Brandon Miller
We purchased a quarter side earlier this year and just can't get over how good everything tastes! I'm old enough to remember beef tasting like this when I was a kid. We intend to purchase another quarter side when we need it and because the beef is so good, we purchased a rib roast for the holiday season! Thank you for providing excellent quality beef that tastes fantastic!
Cathy Raley
The next cow will be amazing. I am sure.
Paul Alexander
This is my third year in a row getting a 1/4 cow from Christensen Ranch. It's quality, tasty beef!! There is nice marbling on the steaks and probably some of the best tasting ground beef I have ever had. The corn finishing and aging really makes a difference. The butcher, Stagecoach Meat Company in Wiggins, has been improving their packaging process this last year. Now all my beef is vacuum sealed. The whole process is top notch. I will be back again next year. Thank you Christensen Ranch for the Colorado beef!
D AR
Kathy and the crew at Christensen are as good as it gets in beef quality and availability. Love dealing with these folks and my family loves their beef.
Mike Smith
We have ordered from Christensen Ranch for several years now and the meat is always incredible. We love that you can choose your own cuts and package amounts. The shrink-wrapped packaging is also so nice as it makes thawing easier. The price is very fair and they are quick to communicate if you have questions!
Heather Sellars
We have ordered bulk beef from Christensen Ranch for many years now and love having a freezer full of meat. I ordered the King of the Smoker box on Friday and got amazing high-quality beef delivered right to my door today. I highly recommend Christensen Ranch.
Nikki Blair
We order a quarter cow every year from Christensen Ranch. From my research their pricing is great as you are getting family raised, natural, non-antibiotic, non-growth enhancing hormone, pasture raised Red Angus beef! The first time we purchased a cow, we couldn't believe the flavor difference from you get at the supermarket! I would highly recommend using Christensen Ranch!
Jason Harrington
Picked up my first quarter Red Angus from Christensen Ranch this month and want to share how happy my family is with this beef. This was a great quality and quantity purchase. The burger and roasts are top shelf. The steaks are wonderful. Five star recommendation!
Mark Vissering
I have purchased Christensen Ranch beef for several years. My family loves the flavor!
Karen Valverde
I purchased half a cow from them. The beef is absolutely amazing and flavorful. Communication was clear and the processor they use was friendly and professional as well. I highly recommend - you won't be disappointed. The only down side we've found so far is that it has ruined going out to a nice steak house for us. This beef is so much better than anything you can get in a restaurant. Grateful to have ranchers like this.
S. Nimz
We have been getting one quarter of a beef a year from Christensen Ranch for over ten years. It lasts us a year. The meat is excellent, and the process is so easy, We pay the deposit and then pick it up in Wiggins when it is ready. It's nice to have a full freezer of options.
Heather B.
Best beef ever! Ordering is super easy and customizable. I have ordered multiple times and the entire process is fantastic. The butcher they chose to use is friendly and treats you better than family. Don't pass up this meat and supporting a great family.
Rose Gruber
We knew the first time that we found a goldmine. They treated us like family and the product has been great. This is the first time we have gone directly to the source, and we will go nowhere else. Now, we have convinced our extended family to buy meat in bulk. It is nice that they are big patriots, and we share many of the same values. Thank you, Christensen Ranch.
Tom Dagostino
Always excellent beef. We have purchased a half beef and several of the pre-packaged beef assortments. We love this ranch!
Teresa Miller
The order process is made super easy.
Seth Wagner
I ordered a half cow to split between a friend and I have not been disappointed. The meat has great marbling and an excellent flavor, I’ve also been introduced to some new cuts that I now love. I look forward to ordering from Christensen Ranch in the future.
Benjamin Byrne
Bulk Beef Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bulk Beef?
Buying Custom Bulk Beef allows you to purchase up to a year’s worth of beef at one low price per pound.
You pay the same price per pound for Rib Eye steaks and Prime Rib Roast as you pay for Ground Beef.
No matter how you order your locally raised custom bulk beef, you’ll receive the maximum number of cuts for the size of beef you select. The quantity of each cut may vary due to the weight of the animal, the steak thickness you select, and the size of roast you select.
You get to customize your order, from start to finish:
- Steak thickness
- Roast size
- Pounds of ground beef per package
- Your choice of steaks
- Your choice of roasts
- Your choice of ribs
- Your choice of stew meat, fajita meat, patties, cube steak, and other ready-made cuts
- Your choice of specialty cuts like brisket, short ribs, and soup bones
- Your choice of organ cuts
What do I need to know about buying a quarter, half, or whole beef?
We have four standard harvests per year: Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. Additional harvests are offered when our butchers have availability. Buying beef in bulk is a great option to fill your freezer for up to a year at one low price per pound!
We offer two types of bulk beef. If you want to customize your bulk beef, our Custom Bulk Beef option is the way to go. Christensen Ranch is located in Weldona, Colorado and we work with three processors, all located near Eastern Colorado to process our customer’s orders.
- Stagecoach Meat Company in Wiggins, Colorado
- Mike’s Meat Market in Sterling, Colorado
- 307 Meat Company in Laramie, Wyoming
How far in advance should I place my Custom Bulk Beef order?
We have four standard harvests of Custom Bulk Beef per year: Spring, Summer, Winter, and Fall. Typically, each harvest sells out months in advance as repeat customers typically order a year or more in advance.
We recommend reserving yours early so you don’t miss out.
How much will my beef cost?
When you purchase Custom Bulk Beef, you pay a small deposit. The total cost of your custom quarter, half, or whole bulk beef order depends on the size of your animal. The prices below are estimates based on average-sized beef. Your cost may vary based on the weight of your animal. Due to market fluctuations and processing fees, our prices are subject to change without notice.
Average Beef Costs
Quarter Beef: $700
Half Beef: $1,400
Whole Beef: $2,800
Processing fees are separate and in addition to the cost of your beef and are paid directly to the butcher processing your order.
How do I pay for my beef?
When you purchase Custom Bulk Beef, you will have two costs: the beef and the processing.
Payment for your beef is due to Christensen Ranch and we require a partial deposit to secure your beef at the time of order. Your final payment for your beef is determined by the weight of your animal and will be determined the day your beef is taken to the butcher.
Beef Payment Schedule
Deposit: Your deposit is due the day you reserve your Custom Bulk Beef.
Remaining Balance: We now offer payment plans for our Custom Bulk Beef so you can split your total cost into three payments after you pay the initial deposit. It’s the perfect way to enjoy a freezer full of naturally raised, premium beef from ranchers you know and trust!
Payment installments will be split into three equal parts based on the date of your order and the date of your harvest. Full payment for your beef must be received before your Custom Bulk Beef order ships or before you can pick up your beef from the butcher.
If you don't want to enroll in a payment plan, we will email your final invoice when we deliver your animal to the butcher.
You will pay the final beef cost to Christensen Ranch and you will pay the butcher directly for the processing fees.
Please Note: Our Custom Bulk Beef Payment Plans are only available if you order 3 weeks or more ahead of your selected harvest.
What do processing fees cost?
Processing fees vary based on the size of your Custom Bulk Beef, the cuts you choose, and the butcher.
Average Processing Fees
Quarter Beef: $200 - $260
Half Beef: $390 - $525
Whole Beef: $780 - $1,050
What is the average yield (total weight) of beef from a steer?
When an 1,200lb animal is taken in for processing, we can expect an average yield of 60%, although that can range from 57% – 61%, and a 720lb hanging carcass weight (after the head, hide, and leg bones have been removed). The percentage of cuts yielded from a whole beef averages 48% of hanging carcass; the cut yield can range from 45-50%. For a 1200lb animal with a hanging carcass weight of 720lbs, you will receive an average of 345lbs of beef. Our steers average 1,200lbs but the weight range is 1,000-1,400lbs depending on age, genetics, and time of year when we take them in for processing.
Where is my Custom Bulk Beef order processed?
The butcher for each harvest will be noted on our website and we include it in our Facebook and Instagram posts, as well as in the emails we send about each harvest (subscribe to our emails on the footer of every page of our website). We also include the butcher used for your harvest in the order confirmation email and it will appear on your final invoice.
How do I get my Custom Bulk Beef order?
The butcher for each harvest will be noted on our website. Custom Bulk Beef orders can be shipped right to your door or picked up directly from the butcher processing your selected harvest. Select your shipping option at Checkout.
When choosing Ship My Order, there will be a one month turn-around time from when your animal is delivered to the butcher to when you receive your beef.
Do you ship Custom Bulk Beef orders?
We now ship all Custom Bulk Beef orders! You can choose to pick up your order from the butcher or have it shipped to your door. Select your shipping method at Checkout.
When choosing Ship My Order, there will be a one month turn-around time from when your animal is delivered to the butcher to when you receive your beef.
If you do not want to customize your bulk beef order and want to receive it quickly, you can order one of our pre-packaged Standard Beef Shares. Our Standard Beef Shares ship every Monday and Tuesday directly from our ranch and deliver right to your door. Available in 1/8, 1/4 and 1/2 beef shares, your order will arrive in more than one box.
How much freezer space do I need?
This chart will help you determine the freezer space needed for your Custom Bulk Beef order.
Custom Bulk Beef Size | Pounds | Freezer Space Needed |
Quarter Bulk Beef | 80 - 111 | 10 cu. feet |
Half Bulk Beef | 160-220 | 20 cu. feet |
Whole Bulk Beef | 320-440 | 40 cu. feet |
What is your Custom Bulk Beef refund policy?
We know circumstances can change and we’re happy to offer refunds for the initial deposits for custom quarter, half, or whole beef share order.
Because Custom Bulk Beef orders are cut to your exact specifications, we are unable to offer cancellations or refunds 0-2 months prior to harvest or after your beef has been cut.
6 Months Prior to Harvest: 75% of your deposit minus $30 Restocking Fee
3 Months Prior to Harvest: 50% of your deposit minus $30 Restocking Fee
2 Months Prior to Harvest: 25% of your deposit minus $30 Restocking Fee
0-2 Months Prior to Harvest / After Harvest: We are unable to accept cancellations or offer refunds at this stage
Can I split a Custom Bulk Beef order with family or friends?
Absolutely! However, the cuts, steak thickness, number of roasts, patties, and ground beef you choose cannot differ between order parties for a single quarter, half, or whole Custom Bulk Beef order.
Custom Bulk Beef packages cannot be separated for multiple parties by the processor. You'll have to divvy it up with your family or friends after receiving your order.
What’s the difference between Custom Bulk Beef and Standard Beef Shares?
When choosing the Custom Bulk Beef Shares option, you get to customize your order by choosing your steak thickness, roast size, the exact cuts you want including specialty cuts such as prime rib, pre-made patties, and organ cuts. We have four standard harvests per year: Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. If you want to customize your Custom Bulk Beef Shares order, we recommend reserving yours early so you don’t miss out. All three of our processors allow you to choose between shipping your order or picking it up directly from them.
While our Standard Beef Shares aren't customizable, they include the standard assortment of cuts you’d receive in a typical side of beef. Standard Beef Shares ship every Monday and Tuesday and deliver right to your door! We offer 1/8, 1/4, and 1/2 Standard Beef Shares and each cut is vacuum sealed and individually packaged for easy storage.
