LJF Livestock Program – An Overview

LJF Livestock Program – An Overview

At Lake Joy Farmstead we take great pride in how we raise our animals.  We believe in a holistic approach that is beneficial to the earth, the animal and of course the ultimate destination, the family dinner table.

We sell portions of the beef and pork and pre ordered pastured poultry (chicken and turkey) to customers from the farm. We collect a deposit upfront to help with the cost of the feed and it is credited when the final weights are tallied at butcher time.

Currently we raise (primarily) Angus beef and Gloucestershire Old Spot (GOS) pigs, Cornish Cross Chickens and turkeys.  If you want to read up on how we feed them, check this podcast out that we did with our feed supplier.

THE BEEF AT LAKE JOY FARMSTEAD

At Lake Joy Farmstead we take great care of our cows.  The cows that live on our farm are 100% grass-fed and grass finished. We use the very best haylage and alfalfa from throughout Washington state.  We also buy live beef from partners that might have a grain component to their diet, if a lot more marbling is your thing but to be clear, the beef on our farm is grass fed and grass finished.  All of the beef is primarily Angus beef and score between USDA Choice and Prime.

When you select your portion, we work closely with the butcher to cut your animal to meet your family’s needs. We estimate the hanging weight of the beef to be 650-850 lbs. per carcass (many factors make this a wide estimate) putting a share (1/2 beef) between 325-425 lbs. A quarter share is cut in half of this number.

For detailed information on our grass fed beef program you can find it here.

THE PORK AT LAKE JOY FARMSTEAD

At Lake Joy Farmstead we take great care of our pigs.  Our “pastured pork” is free to graze all day, every day and we supplement their grazing with 100% organic, non-GMO, Washington based pig feed.

When you select your portion, we work closely with the butcher to cut your animal to meet your family’s needs. We estimate the hanging weight of the pork to be 140-250 lbs. per carcass (many factors make this a wide estimate) putting a share (1/2 pig) between 70-135 lbs. A quarter share is cut in half of this number.

For more information on our pastured pork program, you can read that here.

For both beef and pork, your total price is based upon the hanging weight of the portion purchased when received at the butcher before cutting and wrapping and is charged per pound. The live weight versus hanging weight versus take-home-and-fill-freezer weight is a bit confusing so we designed a neat infographic based on consulting with our butcher and University Ag programs. You are welcome to save and share!

PASTURED POULTRY – CHICKEN AND TURKEY

We believe in pastured poultry plain and simple. We know it is good for the land and is good for us when raised well, with special attention to what we feed them.  Non GMO, no corn and no soy feed is what we do and we won’t do it any other way.

We are raising large batches of pastured poultry several times per year and are happy to raise them for you and your family!  These include the Cornish Cross (what you would find in the case at Costco) and turkey.  The price is set per pound after the feathers and innards are removed. You are welcome to the organs, gizzards and even feet if you like!

For detailed information on our pastured poultry program, including both chicken and turkey, you can find it here.

Pricing – 2025

coming soon

A deposit is collected upfront and all deposits credited upon final hanging weight calculations.

Make checks payable to Lake Joy Farmstead and send to 10528 344th Ave NE Carnation, WA 98014.

There will be a $30 fee charged for all returned checks.

Card processing available with a 3.5% card processing fee.

 

If you are interested in our livestock program to fill your freezer with quality, responsibly raised beef, pork, and pastured poultry contact us!


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