You save about 10% off by purchasing the whole animal by hanging, or carcass, weight. If you were to purchase all of the cuts individually that make up the meat in one animal you would pay about 10% more than you do through a bulk buying purchase. The meat you will have to put in your freezer will usually be around 355 lbs on a 600 lb hanging weight. Pounds of meat you receive will vary according to the size of the carcass and your cutting specifications.