HOW THE THANKSGIVING SALE WORKS
You will need to set up an account here on our exclusive Thanksgiving store site. (This is different from our main webstore.) You will need your zip code and to place a card on file for payment for your order.
Choose Pick Up at our Farm Store, at 8717 Springs Rd Warrenton VA.
-- OR --
Choose Delivery to one of our 24 locations. Search your zip code HERE to find the location nearest you.
•HALF turkeys are cut lengthwise down the middle; you'll receive either the left or right side of the bird (includes a breast, leg-thigh and wing; no giblets).
•WHOLE turkeys include the neck attached, and a heart, liver and gizzard inside the bird.
•THANKSGIVING CHICKENS are our largest chickens, suitable for a small holiday feast.
Add the payment card you want to be used to process your order. Then confirm your order. This puts your desired bird(s) on reserve and sends you a confirmation email with your order details.
Your payment will be processed for your order total within 1 to 5 days, and you will be emailed a separate receipt. If you need to cancel an order, there will be a $35 cancellation fee subtracted from the amount refunded.
What size turkey should I get?
How long do I need to thaw my turkey?
How long do I cook my turkey?
CHOOSE FROM TWO OPTIONS TO GET YOUR BIRD
OPTION 1:
OUR FARM STORE IN WARRENTON VA
Our Farm Store is located on our Warrenton farm (address below). Starting November 4, Thanksgiving orders can be picked up anytime during our regular store hours. When you visit, you'll give your name or order number and we'll retrieve your bird from our storage freezer for you to take home.
PLACE: 8717 Springs Rd Warrenton VA
DATE: November 4 -- November 27
TIME: During Store Hours
Monday through Friday 11AM to 5PM
Saturday 10AM to 5PM
OPTION 2:
DELIVERY LOCATIONS IN VA, MD & DC
We also have 24 delivery locations in Northern Virginia, Maryland, and DC (see chart below). Customers choose their location, place orders online, and we pack them in large coolers once a month to deliver. For November, our deliveries will include orders from this Thanksgiving Store and our Main Store.
Need to change the location of an order you already made?
Please email, text, or contact us here ASAP, and let us know. Changes must be made at least 3 days prior to delivery for all delivery locations.
HOW WE RAISE OUR TURKEYS
Pasture-Raised + Why It Matters
We raise all our turkeys on fresh pasture, and with no chemicals, antibiotics, or GMO feeds. We pride ourselves in regularly moving our turkeys into fresh pasture. This is the game-changing distinction between our birds and industrial organic grocery store birds. And it makes a world of difference, as the Turkeys get up to 40% of their nutrients off the pasture. Happier, healthier birds. Check out the video below to find out more about why we, and other farmers, are going back to raising birds on fresh pasture daily.
Tips + Tricks
What size turkey do I need?
A good rule of thumb is around 1 lb of turkey per adult. That does not include leftovers, so if you want leftovers, plan for 2 or more pounds per adult!
Thawing Suggestions
Your turkey will come frozen. To thaw in a refrigerator: allow 24 hrs for every 5 lbs, to thaw in water: allow 3 hrs for every 5 lbs.
Cooking Suggestions
Pasture-raised Turkeys cook faster than industrial-raised turkeys. We highly recommend using a meat thermometer to cook to the appropriate temp, and not overcook. Generally we have found best cook times to be in the neighborhood of 8 to 10 minutes per pound.
With HALF TURKEYS, again we recommend using a meat thermometer. Surprisingly, its common to use twice the weight of a half turkey to determine cook time. For example, if your Half Turkey weighs 10 lbs, you'd use 20 lbs to determine your cook time (20 lbs x 8 to 10 minutes / lb = 160 to 200 minutes).
Turkey Prep Sample
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WHOLE BIRD
|
HALF BIRD
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|---|---|---|
Sample Weight
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20 lb Turkey |
10 lb Half Turkey |
Thawing in Refrigerator
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96 Hours (4 Days) | 48 Hrs (2 Days) |
Thawing in Water
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12 Hours |
6 Hours |
Cook Time
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160 to 200 minutes (2 Hours, 40 minutes) | 160 to 200 minutes (2 Hours, 40 minutes)1 |
Do I need to brine my turkey?
It's optional. Some customers brine it and love it, while others don't brine it and love it.