How It Works
STEP 01
Select Your Breed
Choose from our flock, including White Broad Breasted or Bronze Broad Breasted turkeys to fit your family size.
STEP 02
Secure with Deposit
Pay a simple $25 deposit online to secure your holiday bird. This will be applied to the final cost. The remainder is handled at pickup.
STEP 03
Farm Pickup
Visit Dogtown Acres during our Thanksgiving pickup window to collect your fresh, homestead-raised turkey.
Choose Your Bird
White Broad Breasted
The classic Thanksgiving choice, known for its large size and abundant breast meat. Raised with non-GMO feed and ethical standards. Sizes range anywhere from 12lbs to 32lbs – please note your preference at checkout!
Starting at $6.00/lb
Bronze Broad Breasted
A heritage-look breed with a rich, traditional flavor. Raised with non-GMO feed and ethical standards. Sizes range anywhere from 12lbs to 18lbs – please note your preference at checkout!
Starting at $6.00/lb
Turkey Information
Here’s a quick look at how our Thanksgiving turkeys are sized, priced, and managed so you know exactly what to expect when you reserve your bird.
Sizes: 10–14 lbs (small) · 15–19 lbs (medium) · 20–25 lbs (large) · 25-32 lbs (X-large)
Pricing: $6.00/lb — far below current market prices!
Feed: Non-GMO, soy-free. No antibiotics, no hormones, no injections.
Pickup: Local pickup only. Dates announced closer to harvest.
Deposit: $25 deposit required to reserve your bird. Applied to final cost.
Orders: Limited supply — order early to guarantee your bird.
Why is Locally Raised Turkey More Expensive?
Raising turkeys the way we do at Dogtown Acres takes more time, more space, and a lot more hands-on care than conventional production. Every extra hour and love shows up in the final price — but it also shows up on your plate.
Conventional turkeys are typically raised indoors by the thousands, with automated feeding, watering, and climate systems. That model spreads costs over a huge number of birds and often relies on cheap feed and aggressive growth strategies to keep prices low.
On a small local farm, each turkey poult (baby turkey) is significantly more expensive, and we don’t receive bulk discounts like large integrators. We invest in higher-quality, non-GMO feed and give our birds room to roam on land, which means fewer birds per acre and a longer grow-out time.
Instead of pushing birds to grow as fast as possible or injecting them with growth hormones, we let them develop at a natural pace over many weeks. That slower, more attentive approach increases our costs — but it also improves animal welfare, flavor, and nutrition.
“The price reflects the true cost of raising an animal with care. It’s not a markup — it’s an honest reflection of what it actually takes to do this right.”
The Better Choice
🥗 Better for Your Health
locally raised turkeys have access to sunshine, fresh air, and diverse forage, which supports healthier birds and more nutrient-dense meat. You avoid the routine antibiotics, confinement stress, and additives that often come with industrial poultry.
🌿 Better for the Bird
Locally raised turkeys aren’t packed by the thousands into windowless houses. They have room to move, scratch, and express natural behaviors, which leads to calmer, healthier animals and a more humane life from start to finish.
🍗 Better Taste
Slow-grown, well-fed birds simply taste better. A locally raised turkey develops deeper flavor and better texture without injections, brines, or fillers — just real turkey that shines on your holiday table.
“When you buy a turkey from Dogtown Acres, you’re not just buying meat. You’re supporting a family farm, a better food system, and an animal that was raised with respect.”
FAQs
Common Questions
When do I pick up my turkey?
Pickup dates are announced in October. You’ll receive a reminder with your specific date and time window.
Is the deposit refundable?
Deposits are non-refundable but are fully applied to your final purchase price.
What if my bird is bigger or smaller than I wanted?
We do our best to hit your requested size range. Final weight may vary slightly. You’ll only pay for the actual weight of your bird.
Do I need to do anything special to prepare it?
Fresh, never-frozen turkeys benefit from a simple dry brine 2–3 days before cooking. We’ll send prep tips with your pickup reminder.
Have questions about how we raise our birds, how much turkey you’ll need, or how pickup works? We’re happy to help. Reach out to us via the contact form or by Facebook!
From our family to yours, thank you for choosing to celebrate Thanksgiving with a locally raised turkey.