Below are some common questions customers have before placing an order.
If you have other questions, contact us here
or email us at office@sedleysgrassfedbeef.com.
Order Process
Q: Can I pick the calf I get for processing?
Yes. Please schedule a time to come pick your beef at our ranch. There will be a selection to choose from based on age, weight, and maturity.
Q: Can I choose what cuts of meat I want, thickness of steaks, and quantity?
Yes, this is all done on the cut sheet prior to slaughter date. We will assist you with the process. You can choose what cuts you would like to keep for steaks and what you would like made into ground meat. You can also choose the thickness of steaks. The quantity is based on the thickness of steaks that you choose. Thicker steaks will yield fewer steaks. Thin cut steaks will yield more steaks. Tenderizing and pre-made beef patties are a few other options.
Q: Can I reserve my meat a year in advance?
You can reserve your beef as far in advance as you’d like, but you don’t have to! Typically, a month or two of notice is plenty to secure a whole, half, or quarter beef. Reach out to us anytime to see how long the current waitlist is, it’s often shorter than you think!
Q: When will I pay for my order?
You will pay a $500 deposit to reserve your animal (half-calf or whole calf), then pay the remaining balance prior to us picking up your product from meat processor. The sample boxes will be paid in full at the time of purchase.
Q: If I pay a deposit to reserve my calf, is it refundable if I decide I don't want the calf?
Unfortunately, your deposit is non-refundable if you decide not to complete the order.
Q: Do I pay based on the carcass hanging weight, and what is the carcass hanging weight?
Yes, the beef is sold based on the carcass hanging weight. This term is used to describe the field dressed weight of an animal prior to cutting, hanging, and packaging the meat.
Delivery & Shipping
Q: Do you deliver grass-fed beef?
Yes, Sedley’s Grass-Fed Beef delivers directly to customers throughout several Texas regions, including Austin, San Antonio, New Braunfels, Houston, Katy, Corpus Christi, Dallas–Fort Worth, the Hill Country, and Victoria. Delivery availability, scheduling, fees, and minimum-order requirements vary by location.
If you are unsure whether we deliver to your area,
contact us
to confirm delivery availability and current scheduling.
Q: How will I know when my beef delivery is scheduled?
Our delivery team will contact you directly to coordinate your delivery. Once your order is ready and a delivery route has been planned, we will reach out to arrange a delivery time that works with your schedule.
Please make sure the contact information provided with your order is accurate so our delivery team can reach you.
Q: How much does beef delivery cost?
Delivery is free on certain orders and in select service areas. Delivery availability and pricing depend on your location and order.
If you are placing an order and want to know whether your delivery qualifies for free delivery, contact us with your location and order details.
Q: How do I get my beef once it has been processed and packaged?
Once your beef has been processed and packaged, Sedley’s will pick it up from the processor for you. You then have several options for receiving your order:
» Pick up your meat at our headquarters in Leesville, TX
» Have your order delivered to your home
» Arrange a meeting point along the delivery route
» Ship your order for an additional cost
Contact us to discuss the best option for your order: (830) 660-6398
Q: Can I pick up my beef instead of having it delivered?
Yes. You can pick up your processed and packaged beef at our headquarters in Leesville, Texas.
If you are unable to pick up your order, we can also coordinate home delivery or, when appropriate, arrange a meeting point along the route.
Q: Can you meet me somewhere to deliver my beef?
Yes. A meeting point can be arranged along the delivery route when appropriate. Contact our team to discuss your location and available options.
Q: Do you ship grass-fed beef?
Yes. We can ship your beef for an additional cost. Shipping arrangements depend on your order and location, so please contact us for details and current shipping options.
Q: What is the timeframe on ordering a calf and receiving the meat?
Expect several weeks to several months depending on available processing dates and availability of a calf. Our goal is to provide the best product possible. The calf must be at the correct maturity and age. It is best to order early due to possible long waiting lists at processors.
Q: Will Sedley's Beef store meat for me if I can't arrange a time to pick up?
Yes, we will store meat for up to 30 days. If you are unable to coordinate a way to pick your product up or allow us to deliver to your house in 30 days, the product will be sold to another customer.
Other Common Questions
Q: Do we use growth hormones, antibiotics, or administer vaccinations to the cattle?
We do not use growth hormones on our cattle. Antibiotics are used only as needed to treat illness, which is minimal due to our cattle never leaving our ranch. Our cattle are born, raised, weaned, and finished on one of our four properties. We vaccinate and worm our calves when they are babies and at weaning to prevent deadly diseases. Any animal that requires routine treatment with antibiotics for sickness will not be sold as a slaughter calf.
Q: How much meat can I expect from a quarter, half, or whole calf?
About 100-120 lbs / 150-200 lbs / 350-400 lbs of packaged weight meat from quarter/half/whole calf respectively.
Q: How much freezer space do I need for a whole and half?
16-21 cubic ft freezer for a whole and 9-12 cubic ft freezer for a half.
Q: Is Sedley's beef antibiotic free?
Sedley's administers antibiotics as needed, which is actually very rare. Feed lots mix antibiotics into feed rations daily, potentially leading to antibiotics ending up in the meat you consume. But, Sedley's only administers antibiotics during illness. So, if a calf falls ill at 6 months old, any medicine administered will no longer be present in the calf at slaughter, even 18 months later. Again, this is quite rare, as our herd stays on our ranch land from birth to slaughter.