We want you to be as informed as possible! If you want to slaughter your own animals, we want you to be best equipped to get it done swiftly, easily, and cleanly! The goal of these classes is NOT to teach commercial butchery. Instead the goal is to teach you how to butcher your animal, at your place, with tools you may already have on hand. No special commercial equipment necessary! In the end, we still teach traditional cuts as you may find in the store (plus many more you won't see in the store!), but in a simple and straight forward, low-impact, low weight-lift fashion.
Periodically we offer classes on how to butcher small stock, where we teach you everything you need to know so that you can do the whole process yourself at your own home. Classes are located in Yoakum or Gonzales, and happen intermittantly. Contact us about scheduling your attendance to a class! The demand for these classes has caught us off guard! As a result we can't possibly keep the site updated with open classes. Please call or text to find out when the next available class is scheduled!
Some classes provide animal-oriented lunch. Some small animal classes, with high attendance levels may provide animal-type oriented snacks.
All classes are BYOB non-alcoholic drinks. Please stay aware of weather, dress appropriately, high temperatures will mean you may need more drinks!
Slip-resistant and water-proof shoes are recommended. If you plan to participate in hands-on knife-work, it is HIGHLY advised you bring a cut-proof glove that fits your non-dominant hand. (If you are right-handed, the glove goes on your left hand)
All classes are Children-friendly!
Please be aware that attendance to any class is a release of liability. We strive to provide and teach utmost safety! However, any activity involving live animals, large carcasses, and/or knives & firearms is inherently dangerous and we are not responsible for any injuries that may be acquired from attending or participating in any such class. Signs are posted on property regarding release of legal liability of personal safety when on-farm/ranch. All attending children must have legal guardian present and attentive.