HOliday Turkeys

For over two decades we've raised holiday turkeys on pasture. We supplement our free ranging turkey's diet using high quality grain. We pride ourself in careful attention to our animals well being, health, and happiness. 

Why we raise our birds differently

1. Natural behavior first
   We manage flocks on pasture so birds can express instincts like foraging, scratching, and dust-bathing — behavior that keeps them healthier and less stressed.

2. Building soil, naturally
   Moving birds across paddocks helps cycle nutrients and rebuild soil fertility without chemical inputs, improving pasture productivity over time.

3. Diet that matters
   Birds raised on a varied, pasture-based diet develop more flavor and nutrition than those fed only curated grain rations — meat reflects what the animal ate its whole life.

Why is it more work?

Pasture-raised poultry requires more daily attention and hands-on labor than conventional systems. Here’s what that looks like:

1. Fresh water and feed—twice a day
   Because our birds live outdoors, we bring them fresh water and grain morning and evening. It’s simple, but it keeps them healthy and growing strong.

2. Constant movement and care
   Electrified netting and mobile coops are shifted regularly to give birds new pasture and protect them from predators. It’s a daily chore that keeps both the flock and the land thriving.

3. Fewer birds, more intention
   Pasture systems limit how many birds we can raise at once. We choose quality over quantity, focusing on bird welfare and soil health instead of volume. Less crowding also reduces stress and disease transmission, so flocks stay healthier.

4. Daily coop moves
   Moving coops gives the birds access to fresh forage and keeps manure evenly distributed, which builds healthier pasture over time. 

Reserve Your 2026 Meadowdale Farm Turkey

It’s time to reserve your Meadowdale Farm turkey for November 2026 pickup.

A $50 nonrefundable deposit reserves your spot and will be applied to your final total at pickup. Your reservation is recorded once payment is received.

Deposits may be paid by cash, check, Venmo, or PayPal.

Pickup

Pickup date: TBD, late November 2026
Pickup time: 3–8 PM
Location: Meadowdale Farm in Lenoir City, Tennessee

At pickup, turkeys will be selected first-come, first-served from the fresh packaged birds available. Your reservation name will be on file, and your deposit will be subtracted from your final total.

Please bring a large cooler, clean trash bag, or plastic storage tote to transport your turkey home. If you are traveling a longer distance, we recommend bringing ice packs.

Because these are fresh turkeys, we are not able to hold birds for alternate pickup times.

Giblets & Necks

Our turkeys do not come with giblets or necks inside the bird.

Necks, hearts, livers, and gizzards may be available separately in limited quantities.

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Turkey Sizes Vary—Plan Ahead, Stay Flexible

You can reserve your turkey in advance, but specific sizes aren’t guaranteed. Our birds are pastured and raised naturally on our small farm, which means their growth depends on the seasons, forage, and time spent on pasture.

Unlike industrial farms, which raise birds year-round and freeze them to offer exact sizes, we raise our turkeys fresh for the holiday season. This means the birds you choose at pickup will vary in size—but you’ll always get a healthy, flavorful bird.

If your turkey ends up a little larger or smaller than your recipe calls for, don’t worry! A slightly bigger bird just needs a few extra minutes in the oven. If it’s a bit smaller, we also have turkey breasts, wings, drumsticks, and thighs available, so you can supplement your roast and still have a full holiday meal.

Easy Turkey Recipes

Did you grow up cooking a Butterball with one of those inaccurate pop-up plastic timers?!

Cooking a Turkey is easy and doesn’t take all day. We recommend following these instructions for Brining and Roasting.

With 10 minutes of YouTube and our equipment supplies you’ll be a Rock Star of your gathering! All the equipment listed below has a clickable link.

Turkey Equipment:

• Meat Thermometer

• Large Cooler for Brining

• Large Roasting Pan or Disposable Pan

• Aluminum Foil

• Brine Ingredients

• Roasting Ingredients (Grapeseed, Avocado, or Canola Oil NEEDS to be a flavorless oil with a High Smoke Point! We also recommend Real Salt

• Sharp Knife for Carving

• Containers for Leftovers for family and freezing (yes they’re BPA free)

• Stockpot for Turkey Bones