Q: Where can I by Sunset Ridge Buffalo meat locally?

A: If you are in the North Carolina area, here a three options:
1. Visit us at the Carrboro Farmer's Market on Wednesdays, 3:30 to 6:30pm thru October.
2. Visit us at the Durham Farmer's Market on Saturdays, 8:00 am to 12 noon.
3. Visit us at the Sunset Ridge Buffalo Farm. We are open to the public by appointment, by calling 336-599-1297 or 336-583-6666.

Q: How many bison are there in North America?

A: There are approximately 500,000-head in North America with less than 1000 of that total being in North Carolina.

Q: How long does it take a bison calf to become an adult?

A: Bison calves are normally weaned when they are around six months old. Females generally weigh around 300 lbs. and males weigh around 350 lbs at the time they are weaned.
Prime grass-fed slaughter animals weigh 900-1100 lbs and are approximately 30 months old.

Q: Can you keep buffalo as pets?

A: Most people who try to treat buffalo as pets end up getting hurt. - it's too dangerous as you never know when they might get spooked or become agressive.