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.

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.

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.

MIRROR IMAGE FARMS • Where: 2365 River Road, Bainbridge. • What: Chemical-free, non-GMO broad-breasted white turkeys raised on pasture. Twenty turkeys left at the time of writing; call 717-522 ...

A Thanksgiving turkey is a big purchase—or at least, it’s a big bird with big dreams riding on it. Even if you know how much turkey to buy (two pounds per guest to ensure leftovers, and/or two ...

Answer: If you haven't bought your turkey yet, figure at least 1 pound per person or 1 1/2 pounds if you want generous leftovers. Q: If I buy a fresh turkey, how long can I keep it in the ...

Fresh (never frozen) turkeys, ducks, and geese are available along with cranberry sauce, cornbread and pies galore. Limited sizes are available for turkeys, ranging from 10 to 35 pounds.

Turkeys are priced at $8.50 per pound and vary in size between 15 to 30 pounds. The shop receives the birds fresh on Monday evening. Customers can schedule pickup between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on ...

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 ...