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KR Farms FAQs!

Have a question about our farm? See below. Don't see your question there? Then give us a shout through our social media pages or at: krfarms-newliskeard@hotmail.com. Or call/text: (705)622-2731.

Bulk ordering

For bulk ordering we offer Quarter, Half or Whole beef. All our beef pricing for large orders includes vacuum sealed packaging and cut to your specific needs by our local butcher. We provide the cut sheet for you to choose what kind of cuts you would like, how thick, pounds per package etc. Please see our pricing page for more details and prices.

How do I order?

You can call, text, email or even write us through our social media pages. We will be able to let you know what we have in stock or wait times for bulk orders.

Where is my beef and chicken coming from?

Our beef is born and raised on our farm. While we are growing our herd to the size we want, we may purchase some weaned steer calves to grow on the farm and have more beef available to our customers. We only purchase from reputable farms that are like ours and practice the same farming style. Our day-old meat chicks come from a reputable hatchery down south that are delivered to New Liskeard where we pick them up.

How is your chicken raised?

We get our meat birds as day old chicks from a reputable hatchery down south. They are shipped to our local feed store for us to pick up. They stay in our barn under heat lamps with food and water until they grow their adult feathers at about 3-3.5 weeks old. Once that happens, then they are upgraded to our chicken tractor outside where they are moved daily to fresh grass until they are ready to be processed. Raised with no steroids, growth hormones or antibiotics.

How is our beef fed and finished?

We usually finish our beef around 1200+ pounds. Our cattle have access to hay and water 24/7. In the summer they also have grass. We supplement with grain for roughly 90 days before processing. They receive 1.5-2% of their bodyweight in grain per day. For a 1200-pound steer, 2% is only 24 pounds. We use a grain that includes barley, corn, minerals and vitamins which increases the marbling and flavor of the meat. Fun fact: Did you know that grains are the edible seeds of certain grasses? Wheat, rye, barley, oats, corn and more are plants in the grass family.

How long is your beef aged for?

We dry age our beef for 21 days.

If you’re unfamiliar with it, the dry-aging process is done at the butcher shop. It involves hanging the beef carcass in a refrigerator which allows the natural enzymes to break down the connective tissue, which results in tenderness. The process also causes moisture to evaporate, intensifying the beefy flavour and creating the unique taste that we all love.

Do you practice humane animal care?

Absolutely! That is the focus of our farm. We prioritize the well-being and quality of life of our animals. We aim to provide everything they need so they have a comfortable, low-stress life.

How long can meat be kept in freezer?

Because we get all our meat vacuum sealed it can easily last 2 years in the freezer if there’s no holes in the packaging.

Do you have delivery options?

We currently offer free delivery on bulk orders of half and whole beef from Kirkland Lake to North Bay and anywhere in between.
Are you outside of our travel area but still want to buy our products? Just get in touch with us to see what we can do for you!
For smaller orders please inquire about the delivery fee. HST is applicable.

What type of beef do you raise?

We raise registered Speckle Park cattle. We also have Angus cattle and commercial cattle of the two breeds. Commercial cattle mean they are a cross of different breeds and /or not registered.

What are Speckle Park cattle? Never heard of them before.

Speckle Park cattle are Canadian! They were developed in the province of Saskatchewan in 1959 by combining Aberdeen Angus, Teeswater Shorthorn and White Park cattle. They were only the second breed of beef cattle in Canada to be granted distinct breed status.
They are known for their high-quality carcass, efficient feed conversion and their meat quality. On top of all that their color patterns are unique, great to look at and sure stand out in a crowd!

Where/ How is your meat processed and packaged?

All our meat is processed and packaged at our local butcher shop which is a government approved and inspected facility. All our products come vacuum sealed.

Do you use steroids or growth hormones for the animals?

No animals on our farm ever receive artificial growth hormones or steroids. We do not treat our animals with antibiotics unless necessary. If an animal does become sick and we are unable to treat with alternative methods, we will treat the animal with antibiotics advised by our veterinarians. We will not let our animals suffer for any reason. We are committed to transparency and will disclose an animal’s treatment history if we sell the meat.

Can I drop by the farm anytime to pick up products?

Currently we are by appointment only. Please contact us to schedule a day and time if you’d like to pick up an order.

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