Full Cow
Hoof weight1,000–1,350 lb
Est. total$5,000–$6,750
Deposit$1,000
$5 / lb hoof wt.
Reserve
Grass fed
Grain finished
Grass fed.
Grain finished.
Handpicked red Angus, raised on the high plains of Calhan, Colorado — and sold direct from our ranch to your freezer.
We sell out roughly a year in advance — deposits hold your place.
Red Angus — hand-selected
Raised in Calhan, CO
Grass-fed, grain-finished
Vacuum-sealed & frozen
Reserve your share
Buy the whole cow — or a piece of it
One price per pound, one honest animal. Choose how much of it comes home with you. A deposit reserves your place on the list.
Our Ranch
Every animal is handpicked
Colorado East Cattle Company is a family ranch outside Calhan. We raise red Angus the slow way — hand-selecting each animal and caring for it from birth to process. No feedlots, no shortcuts, no rush.
Our herd spends its life on open Colorado grass, then finishes on grain for the marbling and tenderness people come back for. That combination is the whole point — and it's why we're typically sold out a year ahead.
- →Leaner meat with a deeper, more distinct flavor than grocery beef
- →Higher in omega-3 fatty acids and CLA (conjugated linoleic acid)
- →Grain-finishing adds the marbling that makes it tender
◗ Grass fed
Raised on the plains
A life on open Colorado pasture. It's what makes the flavor honest and the animal healthy.
◗ Grain finished
Finished for flavor
A grain finish before process builds the marbling and tenderness that keeps our list full.
Ranch to Table
Handled right, all the way through
How your beef gets from our pasture to your freezer — clean, safe, and cut the way you want it.
01
Raised
Hand-selected red Angus, cared for from birth on open Colorado grass.
02
Finished
A grain finish before harvest for marbling, tenderness, and flavor.
03
Processed
Processed at a licensed facility with strict food-safety and hygiene protocols.
04
Packed
Portion-controlled cuts, vacuum-sealed and ready for your freezer.
Good questions
Before you reserve
How are the cattle raised?+
Our red Angus are hand-selected and raised on open Colorado pasture near Calhan, grass-fed for most of their lives and grain-finished before harvest. We care for every animal from birth to process — no feedlots and no shortcuts.
How is the beef processed?+
Processing is done at a licensed facility with strict food-safety and hygiene protocols. Your beef is cut to order, portion-controlled, vacuum-sealed for freshness, and ready for the freezer.
What do the USDA grades mean?+
USDA grades (Prime, Choice, Select) reflect marbling and quality. Our grass-fed, grain-finished approach is built to deliver strong marbling and tenderness — the qualities those grades measure.
How should I store it, and how long does it last?+
Fresh beef keeps 3–5 days refrigerated. Vacuum-sealed and frozen, it holds its quality for 3–4 months (and remains safe well beyond that). Plan freezer space before your share is ready.
What cuts do I get, and how do I cook them?+
A share includes the full range — steaks, roasts, ground, and more — in proportions from the whole animal. We'll help you choose your cut sheet, and we're always happy to talk through how to cook each cut.
How does buying actually work?+
Because we sell out roughly a year in advance, you join the waitlist and place a deposit to hold your share. When your animal is ready, we confirm your cuts, process, and let you know when to pick up. Pricing is per hoof-weight pound.
Join the waitlist
Reserve your beef
Spots are limited and go fast — a deposit holds your place in line. Tell us what you're after and we'll be in touch from the ranch.