What

Our turkeys are certified organic by http://www.nofany.org NOFA-NY. Poults are purchased from a hatchery in Pennsylvania and shipped to us on the day they are hatched. We brood them indoors for 6 weeks, then we graduate them to bottomless cages on pasture. They are in the cages for a period of 2-3 weeks which acclimates them to the outdoors and provides ample protection from the elements. When we feel that they are outgrowing the cages, (and know enough to come in from the rain!) they graduate again. This time to a moveable shelter that is surrounded by electric netting. The netting provides a much larger area for them to roam, as well as protection from any predators that might be in the area. Turkeys are aggressive foragers, packing in the green stuff with great gusto and joy! The pasture diet is supplemented with organic grains and minerals. The result is an incredible tasting bird for you and your family to enjoy.

When & Where

We raise two groups of turkeys every year - summer turkeys, available in August, and Thanksgiving turkey, available, of course, in November. This year pick-up dates in November is yet to be determined for the Thanksgiving birds.

The summer group started out as 4-H projects for the Cortland County Junior Fair for the kids to raise. We ordered a few extra in case our chicken customers were interested - and that’s how we started doing summer turkeys. I like to cut them up and brine and grill the breasts, and/or slice for sandwiches. Wings and legs can be barbecued, or made into turkey and biscuit, or turkey and dumplings, or turkey pot-pie, and freezes well for those first chill fall days. With proper planning and used to their fullest potential, turkeys can provide many meals and be quite economical.

We process the turkeys right here on the farm. Please click here for directions.

Pricing
Turkeys are $3.45 per pound

If you would like your turkey cut up, we can do it for you for a $10 service charge.
If you would like to learn how to cut up your own turkey, let us know in advance and we would be happy to show you how.

Need to Know

Turkeys come whole, bagged and with giblets. If you would like a turkey, please email or call so that we can reserve one for you. We try to honor requests for sizes, but can make no guarantees. As the time draws nearer to turkey processing we will send an informational update via email as to how we will handle many turkeys with limited cooler space.

We process the turkeys right here on the farm. Please click here for directions.