Farm-raised in upstate New York in woodlands and pasture, our wild breed turkeys forage freely and enjoy a supplemental diet of alfalfa, hay and barley, with no antibiotics or hormones ever used.  These birds have a naturally rich-flavored firm meat that is lean and moist, with a gamey undertone, perfect for dark meat lovers.   Wild turkey offers the authentic Thanksgiving experience, as our ancestors must have enjoyed.  Just like our other game meats, wild turkey requires a little more attention when roasting.  Lean meats tend to dry out if over-cooked, which is why traditional recipes for these birds often involve barding and basting.  Wild turkey is a perfect match for side dishes with assertive, seasonal flavors and your favorite medium to full-bodied red wine. 

Ordering your Thanksgiving turkey: We highly recommend you plan ahead and pre-order your holiday bird as early as possible, as we often sell out.

How to order the right size turkey: Wild turkeys are generally smaller than commercially-raised turkeys, with a lower meat to bone ratio. We recommend that you estimate a bit more weight per serving than you would with a commercially-raised bird. We suggest you allow for 1.25 - 1.5 lbs. per person (versus the usual 1 - 1.25 lbs.) For leftovers, increase the serving size per person by half a pound.

Still need help deciding which holiday bird to buy? Check out A Few Words About Our Birds for a quick rundown of each of our Turkeys, plus Goose and Capon, all on one convenient page.

Cooking Your D'Artagnan Turkey: Keep in mind that depending on several factors, including: size of bird, oven calibration, type of cookware used, recipe variations, and method of cooking, time and temperature will vary. We recommend use of a meat thermometer, instant-read or digital, when gauging doneness. Click here for Turkey Roasting Basics.

Delivery of your holiday turkey: For timely receipt, we recommend you select the delivery date of Wednesday, December 21. 100% natural, farm-raised wild breed turkey

• No antibiotics or hormones ever used
• Rich, slightly gamey flavor
• Firm, moist meat
• Available fresh for the Thanksgiving season
• Ships in an uncooked state