Bulk Meat

Lamb or Mutton - Bulk (half or whole)

First come, first served. 

Submit your requests for 2022 at https://forms.gle/5hJGti3MkDKsuZZc9 

$50 non-refundable deposit required. 

Payment of $/lb based on hanging weight (including $50 deposit) will be made to Misty Rose Farm via PayPal, Venmo, cash, or check.

Processing fees will be paid directly to the processor (unless other arrangements are made).  

Your lamb will be cut to your specifications, vacuum packed, labeled, and frozen.

Pricing (for 2022)

Lamb: $6.25 / lb hanging weight plus processing

Mutton: $5.50 / lb hanging weight plus processing

Processing costs are usually ~$150 / sheep (price set by processor)

Processing costs for halves will be split between customers.

We make this a separate charge because they offer several value-added options that you may want to take advantage of such as lamb sausage. These options may incur an extra cost, but if you like the convenience and flavor of these cuts, the extra cost is worth it.

Processor (for 2022)

Haass’ Family Butcher Shop

Website: https://haassmeats.com

Email: store@haassmeats.com 

Phone: 302-734-5447 

Text: 302-730-2822 (Amber) 

Address: 3997 Hazlettville Rd. Dover, DE 19904 

Processing Fees: $150 per sheep (cutting, wrapping, and freezing included) 

Loose lamb sausage and lamb sausage grillers available for additional fees. 

Current Availability (as of April 2023)

Hanging weight @ price/lb = price for animal + processing fee = total

0 Mutton: 

 lbs @ $5.50 /lb = $ + $150 = $ for whole / $ for half 

0 Whole or Half Lamb: 

lbs @ $6.25 /lb = $ + $150 = $ for whole / $ for half

lbs @ $6.25 /lb = $ + $150 = $ for whole / $ for half

lbs @ $6.25 /lb = $ + $150 = $ for whole / $ for half

*All weights are based on hanging weight.

**Additional processing fees for sausage if selected. 

FAQs for buying bulk

Approximately how much do I pay for lamb?

Total cost depends on the price per pound, the weight of the carcass, and the processing fees (dependent on processing facility used and cuts selected). 

Total Cost = ($/lb x lbs hanging weight) + processing fees

For simplicity, let’s assume your lamb’s hanging weight is 60 lbs (Most of our lambs weigh between 60 – 80 lbs. hanging weight).

60 lbs x $6.25 = $ 375

Plus processing fee $150 = $525 total for a whole lamb with a hanging weight of 60 lbs

Half a lamb would be half the cost (half the weight and half the processing fees).

How much meat is on a lamb?

Hanging Weight – also known as dressed weight or carcass weight – is what you get when you remove the parts that are inedible like the hide, feet, head, some of the bones and most of the innards.

The dressing percentage for most lambs is about 50%. 

A 120 lb. lamb will have a hanging weight or dressed weight of approximately 60 lbs.

Is that how much I take home?

No, you take home the finished cuts or yield. 

The percentage of the hanging weight that remains is called the yield and is generally between 55% - 70% of hanging

weight. 

This percentage varies based on a number of factors including:

• Bone-in vs. boneless cuts – This will dramatically affect yield; the more boneless cuts that are made, the lower the yield.

• The amount of fat remaining on the meat cuts – The yield will vary based on how much surface fat the cutter leaves on the cuts.

• A lamb that dresses at 60 lbs. will usually yield approximately 30-45 lbs. of take home meat.

What sort of cuts will I get?

You specify with the processor or with us how you want your meat cut and packaged, according to your tastes and needs. We are happy to walk you through the process and help you determine which cuts will be most useful and give you the most yield for your money.

Your lamb will be cut to your specifications, vacuum packed, labeled, and frozen.

For cutting options, information, and to submit your cutting requests, go to https://forms.gle/5hJGti3MkDKsuZZc9 

How do I get my meat? 

We prefer if you make arrangements to pick up your lamb straight from the shop at which it was processed. If this is not possible, please let us know and we will work with you to get the meat in your freezer. 

*** PLEASE ENSURE YOU BRING A COOLER, BOX, or BAGS to carry your meat home! *** 

How much freezer space will I need for my lamb?

Plan on approximately one cubic foot of freezer space for every 15-20 pounds of meat. For a whole lamb, you will

need at least 2-3 cubic feet of freezer space.

Tips: 

• The interior of a milk crate is slightly more than a cubic foot. 

• A whole, processed lamb will likely fit in the freezer that comes with your refrigerator.