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Hello, Thanksgiving! Holiday Turkey FAQ

Open pastures. No antibiotics. GMO-free.

On this page, you will find:

1 | ORDERING YOUR TURKEY

2 | TURKEY DETAILS

3 | NOVEMBER PICK-UP & DELIVERY

4 | COOKING YOUR TURKEY!


"In the last years I purchased only organic turkeys from the store and I thought they tasted delicious. I was so wrong. Your turkey was delicious, amazing, I am speechless. It reminded me of my childhood. It was divine!"

-Silvana C. | California

1 | ORDERING YOUR TURKEY

Q. Do I need to pre-order my Thanksgiving turkey?

A. Yes. We will take orders starting October 23, 2023.

Q. How will I know the turkeys are online and ready to order?

A. We will send a notification and order link to our email list on October 23. Not on our email list yet? Sign up here.

Q. Will you sell out before I get a chance to order?

A. We plan to have enough whole turkeys for ALL of our Farm Friends who order for our November delivery/pick-up times. If you order in late October/beginning of November, we will have a Holiday Turkey for you!

(Please note that supply of some sizes will be limited, so mark your calendar to place your order on October 23 if you have a particular size in mind!)

Q. Are you taking reservations for Christmas turkeys?

A. No, we are not taking pre-orders for Christmas. We suggest ordering an extra one in November to be sure you have it saved. If we still have availability after Thanksgiving, we will continue to offer them for Christmas.

2 | TURKEY DETAILS

Q. What size turkeys do you have available?

A. We have a variety of turkey sizes to choose from.

Small = 10-15lbs

Medium = 15-18lbs

Large = 18-22lbs

You can find all available turkey sizes in our Online Farm Store.

Q. What size turkey do I need?

A. Generally speaking, you want at least one pound per person. So if you are expecting to serve 10 people, you will want to order a small turkey ranging between 10-15lbs.

Q. Are the turkeys fresh or frozen?

A. Our turkeys are frozen. Defrosting tips can be found in the COOKING YOUR TURKEY section below.

Q. What comes inside my turkey?

A. You will find a turkey neck, heart, and liver inside the cavity of the bird.

Q. What else should I buy with my turkey?

A. We love sharing our recommendations. Keep an eye out for an email, coming soon!

Q. How are the turkeys raised?

A. Our turkeys are raised fully on open pasture from about 5 weeks on. They enjoy GMO-free feed, bugs, worms, a variety of native plants and grasses, sunshine, and fresh air. They are moved frequently to fresh pasture. Read more about our approach to raising pastured turkeys.

Q. How much will my turkey cost?

A. Our turkeys are sold by the pound. You can find the full selection of whole turkey sizes being sold in our Online Farm Store. A free online account is required to view prices.

Q. Is it worth it to buy a pastured turkey?

A. We sure think so. Here are 5 Things You Need to Know about Pastured Turkeys.

3 | NOVEMBER PICK-UP & DELIVERY

Q. When can I pick up my Thanksgiving Turkey?

A. Pick-up & delivery are available throughout November.


Q. I live in Northern VA (or Tidewater, Central VA, or the Shenandoah Valley). Where can I pick up my turkey?

A. You can pick up your turkey at any of our local Drop Site locations.


Q. Can I get a turkey shipped to my door?

A. Yes, we offer UPS Home Delivery throughout the entire continental U.S.


Q. Can I pick up a turkey from your Farm Store?

A. Yes, we have store hours listed here.


Q. Do you offer curbside pick-up?

A. Yes, you can order ahead and choose your pick up date.


Q. Can I pick up my turkey on a day you are not open?

A. Yes, you may use the curbside pick-up option for days when the store is not open. Please note to be sure and submit your order at least one day prior to curbside pick-up.

4 | COOKING YOUR TURKEY!

Q. When should I start defrosting my turkey to cook on Thanksgiving?

A. The size of your turkey and refrigerator will vary the defrost time. As a general rule, 4-6 days prior is a good time frame (shorter for small birds/longer for larger birds).

Q. How do I cook my turkey?

A. Want your friends and family to brag about what a great cook you are? Check out #4 + #5 in 5 Things You Need to Know about Pastured Turkeys, and don't miss our family's Thanksgiving Turkey Brine Recipe with Cooking Instructions listed in the RECIPES section of our website. We love sharing our tips for cooking a flavorful, juicy, and tender pastured turkey, and we are happy to answer any questions you might have.