Grass Fed: Our Dexters are grass and hay fed with small amounts of sweet feed given as a training tool. Our Dexter cattle are raised the old-fashioned way, meaning no growth hormones, no steroids, and especially no feed antibiotics. Quite simply, they are 100% grass-fed which means they are raised on natural grass pastures and local hay.
We want our customers to have a great eating experience. We also want everyone to know that we have done our best to care for our animals. All our cattle are raised on natural grass pastures because it seems logical to feed them throughout their lives with what they would consume in nature. More and more people are looking for grass-fed and grass-finished beef that is free from any grain products.
Beef Orders:
We sell by the whole, half (side), or split half (quarter) and the price is based on the hanging weight of the animal (when it is hanging in the cooler to dry age). Many consumers who have experienced buying freezer beef in the past from larger breeds of cattle find that half a cow or steer weighs more than a whole Dexter steer and takes up quite a bit more freezer space.
We are regularly asked how much beef one derives from our grass-fed Dexters. Hanging weight is typically 300-350lbs. After dry-aging (hanging in a cooler) for approximately 5 to 7 days, the cut and vacuum sealed meat weighs an average of 195-230lbs. This equates to about enough beef from one whole animal to easily fit into a standard 15 cubic foot freezer with room to spare.
Price for 2026 is approximately $5.50 per pound plus butcher fees for the cutting and vacuum sealing. Price subject to change based on hay prices. Typically butcher fees run $1 to 1.50/lb hanging weight. The butcher can also make hamburger patties, 100% beef brats, and 100% beef Italian sausage for you for an extra charge. We can assure you the 100% Dexter Beef Brats and Italian sausages are amazing. You'll want to make sure to have some on hand for grilling season!
You choose how you want your beef cut and packaged. All packaging is vacuum sealed.