Blue Bees Farm
Blue Bees Farm Yak
Just outside of Hotchkiss, tucked into wide Western Colorado grasslands, a small family farm is doing something both uncommon and deeply intentional — raising yak with care, respect, and genuine affection.
At Blue Bees Farm, these animals aren't commodities. They're known, watched over, and loved like pets.
Raised with Respect
The yak at Blue Bees Farm are grass-fed and pasture-raised year-round, roaming open land as they were meant to. During the winter months, they're fed locally sourced hay, keeping their diet close to home and rooted in the same soil that sustains them.
They are raised using organic practices:
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No hormones
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No antibiotics
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No GMOs
This is slow, attentive ranching built on observation, stewardship, and a commitment to animal wellbeing.
A Remarkable Meat
Yak is often compared to beef and bison — rich, tender, and deeply satisfying — but without any gamey flavor. The taste is clean and slightly sweet, with a beautiful depth that shines whether grilled, roasted, or braised.
Nutritionally, yak stands out:
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Naturally lean
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High in protein
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Rich in iron
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Contains beneficial omega-3 fatty acids
It's a nutrient-dense meat that reflects the health of the land it comes from.
What to Expect in a Share
Each yak share is processed locally, frozen, and packaged for easy meals. Cuts may include a thoughtful variety such as:
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Steaks
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Ground yak
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Roasts
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Ribs
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Stew meat
Every package represents months (and years) of careful tending — animals raised with intention, on pasture, by people who truly care.
Blue Bees Farm is part of a growing movement of small-scale producers who believe that how we raise animals matters — for the land, for the animals, and for the families gathered around the table.