Our FAQs
Where does your meat come from?
We source our meat from a variety of farms, ranches, wholesalers, and distributors. We will always be 100% transparent about where every piece of meat comes from and we will always label it as such. We are proud of each of our suppliers and their product. Each of our suppliers meet our extremely high standards for quality products and animal husbandry. We feel that each of our suppliers have their own great attributes and encourage you to do your own research on our quality suppliers. Please feel free to view all of our suppliers on our supplier page.
Where is your meat processed?
All of our meat is hand processed by a Master Butcher in a Certified USDA Facility located in Auburn WA. All of our processing is done in a safe and sanitary manner under the observation of the USDA.
How come your prices are higher than the grocery store?
We do not purchase or price our items based on the grocery store model. Grocery stores tend to buy the cheapest product possible and sell it at a higher rate. At Ode to Swine, we purchase high quality, higher priced items and sell them at a fair rate. So we in fact make less profit than the traditional grocery store business model. Our higher costs are due to higher quality items and the mounting costs associated with small business beef processing.
Is your meat Grass Fed Beef?
The short answer is yes and no! All of our animals are raised in the most natural way possible. This includes a steady diet of grass but the difference come in the finishing feed. All of our beef start their lives (after weaning) on a grass fed diet. They continue to grow until they reach a certain age(around 14 months). They are then sent to a feed farm for the last 3 months of their lives. On this feed farm, they are fed human quality, farm grown corn, barley and alfafa hay. Now I know what your thinking, corn? Yes this corn is farm grown and is what gives the meat its distinctive flavor. ALL of the feed is human quality food and uses no animal by products.
Do you sell 100% grass fed meat?
Good news we do! We have multiple local suppliers for 100% grass fed beef but we have a preferred supplier! Our favorite 100% grass fed and finished beef comes from Carman Ranch in Wallowa, OR. We do not normally stock this beef but it can easily be sourced upon request.
For other grass fed and finished items we also carry 100% Grass Fed Lamb sourced from Anderson Ranches in Brownsville OR. These guys are the highest quality lamb raised in the USA! These high quality lambs are the only lamb is the Oregon to have a USDA grade!!
Is there a delivery minimum?
Fortunately we do not require an order minimum and any amount can be ordered. All orders will have will be subject to shipping charges to your specific states region. Free shipping is available if you meet our order minimum for your states region. Please see our "What qualifies for Free Shipping" below for your regions minimum.
Can I place a special order?
As of right now, we are processing according to our own cutting needs. Special orders can be placed but they may be subject to order minimums. Special orders may also take up to 30 days to to be filled, depending on the item. Please feel free to reach out to us at thebutcher@odetoswine.com with any questions and special order requests.
What makes you different from other online meat sales?
Our review of most meat websites, we found that they are similar to the grocery stores. They are very secretive on where their products are coming from and they give you the same lines as the big companies. This tell us they really don't know much about the products they sell. In addition, most meat sites require you to "sign up" for monthly subscriptions before you even know what you will be receiving. The once you receive your "mystery box" it is filled with mostly low end cuts and ground beef. When you purchase from us, you can order any amount you would like and all of our prices and weights are upfront.
Do you sell Halal Meat?
At Ode to Swine we believe in peoples right to choose their own beliefs and we respect everyone's right to make their own decisions. We like to be a source for all things meat regardless of beliefs. That being said, we have a NW supplier of all things Halal including Beef, Lamb, Goat, Poultry, Jerky, and Meat Sticks! All Halal items are processed locally in a USDA Certified, Halal only facility. Contact us for current available items at thebutcher@odetoswine.com or check them out on their site at https://carnivorehouse.com/
Shipping FAQs
How are my items packed?
All of our items are individually vacuum sealed and frozen to maintain maximum quality. Once an order is placed, we will select your order and place it into an insulated shipping box with gel pack AND dry ice the sealed.
Do you deliver?
Yes! As of right now, we are offering delivery to the lower 48 states. We ship with UPS to offer the most consistent delivery time. We offer 3 different shipping rate depending on your region. All orders will be shipped Monday or Tuesday ONLY to ensure deliveries by Friday.
When should I expect my package?
All items are shipped Mondays and Tuesday ONLY to ensure deliveries by Friday. We aim for a 3 day shipping but sometimes package delays are out of our hands. We will do everything in our power to keep you updated on the delivery time and all orders will be given a UPS tracking number.
What qualifies for Free Shipping?
In order to qualify for free shipping, you must meet the minimum order for your region. We have broken our shipping into 3 region. Western US, Middle US, and Eastern US. Orders from states in the Western Region have a minimum order of 150$, orders in the Middle Region have a minimum order of $200, and orders from the Eastern Region have a minimum order of $250. If you have question on which region you are in, please feel free to contact us and let us help you find your region.
What Qualifies for Free Local Delivery?
Free Local delivery is a service we provide to local customers with a $100 minimum order. We are currently offering free local delivery to anyone withing a 15 mile radius of our warehouse in Auburn Wa. If you are slightly outside of our radius( North Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Woodinville) , please contact us to see if you exact location qualifies.