Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
How does bulk beef work?
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Step #1 - Place Your Deposit
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Pick your bulk beef share size (mini, eighth, quarter, half or whole) and place your deposit. Placing a deposit tells us to hold that amount of beef specifically for you.
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After you place your deposit, you’re guaranteed a share from our spring harvest! You’ll receive an email confirmation automatically, but then within a week we’ll also personally email you to give you a little bit more details about what you can expect going forward.
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While you wait for your processing date, we will give you real-time updates about the progress of your order.
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Step #2 - Pay your remaining balance and schedule your beef's shipping date.
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On your scheduled date, the cattle will be brought to our local processor, where the expert butchers will begin processing your beef (this usually takes 2-3 weeks). On that date, we’ll also email you an invoice to collect your share’s remaining balance.
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Once your beef is ready (3-4 weeks after your selected processing date) we’ll reach out to schedule your beef’s shipping date.
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Step #3 - Your beef is delivered & you enjoy!
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We will ship your beef to your door, and you’ll enjoy a freezer full of nutrient-dense, delicious beef!
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How and when do I pay for my bulk beef?
Deposits are paid for at the time of reserving your beef share. When your processing date arrives, we’ll email you an invoice with your remaining balance.
How much does it cost to ship bulk beef?
As you can imagine, shipping heavy, frozen beef is not cheap. But for right now, we’re covering the shipping fees completely on all bulk beef shares.
That's right, for now, FREE shipping nationwide on bulk beef ($90+ value)!
Where does your meat come from?
We are proud to be 100% local, and our entire process from raising to delivering takes place right here in middle Georgia!
Why choose local beef?
- Support Local Economies: Purchasing pasture-raised beef from local farmers supports the local economy. It helps small farmers stay in business and contributes to the economic health of your community by keeping money circulating locally.
- Health Benefits: Pasture-raised beef is healthier than its conventional counterparts. It is often leaner and has higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for heart health. It also tends to have more vitamins and antioxidants due to the natural grass diet of the cattle.
- Animal Welfare: Pasture-raised cattle enjoy better living conditions than those kept in confined feedlots. They have more space to move around, access to fresh air and sunshine, and completely natural diet, all of which contribute to better animal welfare.
- Flavor and Quality: Pasture-raised beef has a superior taste and texture compared to conventional beef. The varied diet of the cattle, which includes grasses and other forage, often imparts a richer, more complex flavor to the meat.
What is regenerative farming?
In essence, regenerative farming seeks to create a symbiotic relationship between livestock, the land, and the environment. By adopting these practices, Mule Creek Ranch aims to not only sustainably produce beef but also contribute to the restoration and regeneration of the ecosystems in which they operate.In essence, regenerative farming seeks to create a symbiotic relationship between livestock, the land, and the environment. By adopting these practices, Mule Creek Ranch aims to not only sustainably produce beef but also contribute to the restoration and regeneration of the ecosystems in which they operate.
Are your cattle antibiotic and added hormone free?
We seek to be caring stewards of our animals and we believe in doing things as naturally as possible. 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.We seek to be caring stewards of our animals and we believe in doing things as naturally as possible. 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.
What about the mRNA vaccine?
We have not and will not be administering this to our cattle at any point.We have not and will not be administering this to our cattle at any point.
What is your satisfaction guarantee?
Worried about shipping frozen beef? Not anymore! We've completely removed the risk.
We're so confident we can ship your beef safely to your door, we've created our 100% Safe Delivery Guarantee.
Our guarantee is simple. Your beef arrives safe or we completely refund you or send you new product on us!
Your order will arrive, delivered by FEDEX, in a Mule Creek Ranch box, safely packaged in heavy insulation. Your box will be packed with extra dry ice to ensure it stays frozen for several days.
Email: info@mulecreekranchga.com
Do you grain-finish your cattle?
Our cattle are raised on pasture from start to finish. In some cases, we feed a small amount of grain—about 1% of body weight per day—during the final 30–90 days to support marbling and flavor.
This practice, supported by research from Oklahoma State University, allows us to improve meat quality without disrupting rumen health or compromising our standards. It helps us deliver consistent USDA Choice and Prime beef—while staying true to the way we care for animals and land.