Rising feed costs have become an issue for turkey growers this year. I have seen the price of grain fluctuate 25-30% higher because of the drought and corn shortages. With 7 weeks still left to go before slaughter on November 19, and not sure where grain prices will go in that time, I am taking a risk even setting a price. Basically, fresh holiday birds will be high this year. I am setting my price @ $4 lb and think this is fair. If things plummet in the next 7 weeks, and my costs drop considerably, I would love to bring it back down to $3.50 lb, which has been the going rate for fresh turkeys for years.
Either way, know you are getting a turkey that has been raised outdoors (during the day - they are brought in at night to keep them away from predators). They eat a diet of grass, bugs, garden forage, and scraps as well as their pricey grain. Do you think mass produced Butterball birds are raised this way? Do a little research to find out for yourself.
If you are still interested in making a commitment to buy a 20-25 lb. fresh turkey from me at this price, please email me. tammy@farmers8.com
Thank you.
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