Parker Creek Ranch
Grass-fed, Grass-finished Lamb
Grass-fed, grass-finished. We adhere to a strict forage only protocol.
Quality genetics that yield tender, flavorful lamb. We utilize Dorper hair sheep for their ability to thrive on the dry, drought prone rangelands of South Texas. Our sheep finish at about one year old ensuring you nutrient dense, quality lamb that is packed with flavor.
Holistic planned grazing. We rotate our sheep frequently utilizing holistic planned grazing to ensure fresh grazing, proper rest for our pastures, soil health, and environmental stewardship.
Low-stress stockmanship principles. Our animal welfare goes beyond the pasture by utilizing sound stockmanship principles when handling our sheep from the catch pens to the processor.
Born, raised and grazed in Texas. Our ranch is located an hour West of San Antonio. We also source from cooperative producers in South Texas that we have been working with for over a decade.
Chemical free. Our sheep are raised on properties that are chemical free. We don’t use synthetic fertilizers, weedkiller, glyphosate or other harmful chemicals. These practices are degenerative and harmful to humans.
No antibiotics or hormones. As part of our animal welfare standards sick animals may be treated with antibiotics. This rarely happens, and in that case that it does we immediately remove them from the herd and they never enter our food chain. Our cattle are vaccinated with FDA approved killed virus or modified live virus vaccine, no mRNA vaccines (these are not approved for use in livestock by the FDA).
Custom Whole Lamb
Up to date as of Apr 9, 2024
Custom Lamb Questions & Answers
*Please read through all of this very carefully. If you have more questions or concerns please send us an email - mail@parkercreekranch.com or call/text (830) 426-9232.
How much does a Whole Lamb cost?
$7.00/lb hanging carcass weight (HCW)
Estimated HCW 50 to 60 lbs.
Estimated take home (red meat) is 75% of the HCW or about 37 to 45 lbs.
Total price paid to Parker Creek Ranch estimate $350 to $420
Price DOES NOT include processing costs.
Please email, mail@parkercreekranch.com, for a shipping quote (shipping will be paid directly to Primo’s Processing)
What is the hanging carcass weight?
This is the weight after the blood, hide, head, offal and other inedible parts are removed. The hanging carcass weight of a lamb is about 51% of the live weight.
What is the hanging weight vs boxed weight?
Hanging Weight: This is the weight of the butchered animal as it hangs in the locker to dry age. This weight does not include the organs, head, hide, hooves, blood and innards, which have been removed. Estimated take home (Boxed) is 75% of the hanging weight.
Boxed Weight: This is the net weight of the meat you will receive that is packaged and ready for your freezer.
Why use the hanging measurement?
We use this weight measurement because we are not selling individual retail cuts but instead are selling by the half or whole animal. It is the most fair way for you and us to conduct the transaction.
Who do you use for processing and how does it work?
We currently use Primo’s Processing located in Hondo, TX. The butcher shop will communicate with you directly regarding the cut and wrap process and when they expect to have the meat ready for you. They will always strive to meet your preferred timeline. The custom cut and wrap fees for both butchers are around $1.25 per pound and charged on the hanging weight, plus a $75 kill fee. Depending on the exact hanging weight, cut and wrap charges will amount to approximately $145, paid directly to the butcher shop.
How do I know what each cut is or which part of the cow it comes from?
When is full payment due?
Full payment is due before pick-up. CASH, CHECK OR pay online is preferred. Online payments with credit cards will be charged a 3% transaction fee.
How is the lamb packaged?
Each individual cut is vacuum sealed and labeled to identify the cut.
It is then boxed in 40 lb boxes. Each box will be labeled with your name.
The meat will be frozen at -10°F.
How much freezer space does it take? 20 lbs of product needs approximately 1 cu. ft of freezer space.
What is the Cost Per Meal?
When purchasing whole lamb, it is important to understand the value you get with each meal. On a 50-pound whole lamb, the take-home weight after processing will be about 38 pounds (approximately 75% yield of the hanging weight). The total cost, including butcher fees, will be around $545, which is about $14 per pound. Assuming each meal consists of 1/2 pound portion, the cost per meal is approximately $7 for 100% grass-fed and grass-finished lamb.
Next Steps
We require a $250 deposit for a Whole Lamb. You can simply click on the links above to place your deposit.
You will receive an email within a few weeks of your animal being delivered to the processor.
It’s time for you to get your freezer ready. Remember is takes about 1 cu ft of freezer space per 20 lbs of product. A whole lamb typically takes up about 2 to 3 cu ft of freezer space.
You will need to call Primos Processing at (830) 521-3337 to go over your cut sheet.
You will receive a final bill from Parker Creek Ranch via Square. This needs to be paid within 7 days. You can pay by mailing a check or with a credit card on your Square bill.
Your order typically takes about 2 weeks from the time we drop off the animal at the processor to the time it’s ready to be picked up.
Custom Whole Lamb Deposit. $7.00/lb hanging carcass weight (HCW). Estimated HCW of 50 to 60 lbs. Estimated take home (boxed) is approximately 75% of the HCW (37.5 to 45 lbs). Total price estimate $350 to $420 (price DOES NOT include processing or shipping).