While fresh turkeys offer a delicious way to support a local farmer (and provide a sigh of relief for last-minute shoppers), many Americans opt to buy frozen turkeys.

Thanksgiving may seem like it's far off, but it's not too soon to start thinking about the turkey you'll serve, particularly if you want to have a fresh bird that's never been frozen.

Where to buy a fresh turkey online. BYO dinner: from $99 @ Omaha Steaks The Nebraska-based meat company might be renown for its flagship steaks, but Omaha Steaks also offers poultry, ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends using a fresh turkey from the supermarket by the best-by or use-by date on the label; and, if there isn’t a best-by date, within one to two days of ...

Though 2023 was a good year for buying turkey (prices were down 22 percent compared to 2022), it's typically still more budget-friendly to buy a frozen turkey rather than a fresh one.

It’s better to be an early bird, especially the fresh kind. Opt for an organic, pastured-raised turkey from a local farmer this holiday season. While you may have to reserve your bird or visit a ...

Thanksgiving may seem like it's far off, but it's not too soon to start thinking about the turkey you'll serve, particularly if you want to have a fresh bird that's never been frozen. Here's what ...

Meanwhile, a turkey with the “fresh” label “has never been chilled below 26 degrees Fahrenheit.” The main difference between the two turkeys is when you buy them.

Farm fresh local free-range turkey on sale at Rob Rattray butcher shop in Aberystwyth, Wales, U.K. Keith Morris/Alamy It's definitely worth strategizing when to buy a fresh turkey, especially ...

Pros of fresh turkey. It doesn’t require thawing, so you can buy it on the day of your feast. It’s easier to control the moisture content so you get a crisp-skinned, juicy turkey. Cons of ...