What Age/weight is the average slaughter

[vaacutabove]

I have 3/4 angus with a little hol. He measures out at just over 400 pounds What is y'all's average weight and age before you're butcher. Was wondering if I should kill this coming fall. Or wait?

[sassafras manor]

Most wait until the animal is in the 1000-1200 lb range. Some animals finish a bit under and others a bit over but in order to maximize the meat ratio it is best to wait.

[Awnry Abe]

Wait until your freezer is empty. Then butcher. Weight is not relevant. Why conform to someone else's ideal?

[idigbeets]

We butcher our Angus anywhere from 21-24 months. I would prefer to wait until 27 months, but the owner of this farm wants em done no later than 24.

"Ideal" weights are 1000+... but honestly those are irrelevant. We have certain times of the year we butcher that fits into our planting, event, farm tour, schedules.. .so thats what is done.

If you have a 400lb angus you won't see a lot of meat off that one yet, sounds like you're not far past 6-9 months old. I would hold off at least a little while longer so your bone:meat ratio improves.