Fryeburg Harbor Harvesting - Pricing and what to expect

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As stressful as the days leading up to the slaughter date are on you, it pales in comparison to the stresses on your livestock. With the loading, traveling, unloading, strange smells and surroundings, imagine how it impacts them. 

You’ve cared for your animals throughout their lives and I can help you care for them through the very end.  Ending a life is something I take seriously. They deserve respect after all the work you put into raising them. 

Farm Requirements 

1. If no machinery is present on the farm, the animal will have to be dropped within 30 feet of my trailer so I can grab them with my winch. If there is a tractor or machinery on the farm, be ready to lift and move your livestock to my trailer after it is down. 

2. A defrosted, ready to use hose and spigot are essential to insuring a clean carcass 

3. A space for me to park my truck/trailer; I will make a bit of a mess as I skin, gut, and quarter or half your livestock.

If you have anymore questions on this process, please give me a call. I am more than happy to answer any questions or concerns. 

Truth is, every farm and every slaughter is different in its own way.   

Minimum $200 for the first head of any critter.  

Buffalo $300 

Bulls/Beefalo  $275

Beef   $225

Highland cattle and long horn cattle $250

Emu $200

Pigs $175

Sows, boars, oversized pigs (325lbs+) and  Mangalitsa, Kune kune, and other lard pigs $200

Sheep $135

Goats $125

Lambs $100

Outside 15 miles are subject to .85 per mile travel fee. 200+ mile trip subject to a $100 extra travel fee.

Chickens/rabbits $200 Minimum for first 10 birds. $10 a bird after the first 10. Includes packaging.

Ducks/turkeys $300 for the first 5. $25 a bird after the first 5. Includes packaging.

Emergency fee $150

Sometime animals get hurt, it’s not your fault. It’s not their fault. However, these things do happen and if you need to dispatch an animal in an emergency. I’m happy to help. This fee would be added to the bottom line.

We also offer a 15% veteran discount off the bottom line if anyone that lives on your farm has served in any aspect of the armed forces.

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