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Post by animalsgetrevenge on Nov 19, 2008 18:59:45 GMT -5
I have never bought a turkey before (I'm vegan) and I was wondering what a decent price is for a turkey this time of year.
I saw a 12lb Free-Range turkey for $21.50 at New Seasons today.... is that a good price?
Also... What will I find in the turkey when I bring it home? No organs, some, all? Are there any bones the ferrets won't be able to eat because they are too thick/hard?
Thanks guys!
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Post by tss on Nov 19, 2008 19:31:30 GMT -5
That price is pretty fair for a free-range turkey, I'd say.. I've only ever gotten "normal" turkeys for as low as 33 cents a pound.
In the bird (either inside or in the neck cavity, somethings in both) you should find a neck, liver, gizzard and heart. The leg bones won't be edible and the thigh bones may not be but you can strip the meat off of those and have them some "meaty meat" too.
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Post by sherrylynne on Nov 19, 2008 20:02:48 GMT -5
The wings probably aren't edible either. The long bone definitely isn't. The double bones probably won't be either. They can chew on them though! I know Lucrezia enjoys doing this  |
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Post by animalsgetrevenge on Nov 19, 2008 21:35:17 GMT -5
33 cents per pound! GEESH!
I'm sure my pooch would love those larger bones, or the rats. As you said SherryLynne, I know they will love chewing on them, at least to get the cartilege off!
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Post by animalsgetrevenge on Nov 22, 2008 21:39:57 GMT -5
I picked out the turkey today... I don't know why but I picked up a large 16 pound turkey for 1.79/lb. It took me almost three houses to chop and bag it up! It was still mostly frozen, and I swear at one point my hand was close to frost bite! EEK The packaging said it had giblets... but I didn't expect them to be in a PLASTIC BAG INSIDE THE TURKEY!... that is so weird on so many levels. Also inside the turkey was its neck (already cut off) and a turkey part I couldn't identify...!!! At first I thought it was an alien turkey fetus, but now I think it was the turkeys butt. I don't know if that is possible. It was like a close to fist size chunk of fatty meat. It had a small bone inside and had three strange skin flaps on the outside, wtf? Any ideas on what this could be? Overall, it ended up being quite a lot meat, 28 full snack baggies which should feed them for about the same amount of days. Almost all of it is boneless meat because the bones were huge! My pup will enjoy the extra junk on a special day  |
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Post by Forum Administrator on Nov 22, 2008 23:56:53 GMT -5
I saw turkey tails, turkey necks, and turkey gizzards at the store today. We NEVER have those available, and they were cheap! Too bad NONE of my animals like turkey. I feel like I dont get to rejoice in the awesome meat deals and variety. *runs off and cries*
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Post by Forum Administrator on Nov 22, 2008 23:59:27 GMT -5
Also inside the turkey was its neck (already cut off) and a turkey part I couldn't identify...!!! At first I thought it was an alien turkey fetus, but now I think it was the turkeys butt. I don't know if that is possible. It was like a close to fist size chunk of fatty meat. It had a small bone inside and had three strange skin flaps on the outside, wtf? Any ideas on what this could be? That would be a turkey tail. They are a good RMB, and around thanksgiving you can actually buy them seperate from the turkey, on a little styrofoam tray with the plastic wrap on it. (Just like chicken wings or turkey necks.) They usually arent widely available except for around thanksgiving. If you find turkey tails in your area, STOCK UP! They are a great RMB for ferrets that can't tolerate chicken, and they are a nice change of pace for ferrets that usually eat chicken for their RMBS. Turkey necks are great too  |
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Post by animalsgetrevenge on Nov 23, 2008 1:27:50 GMT -5
Thanks for the information Giuli.
I just think it's such a weird idea to put the turkey's tail, neck, and PACKAGED organs into it like it is some sort of... storage bin! People are so weird, who thought of doing that? Haha. It's probably just me being a crazy vegan but... seriously!
What happens after Thanksgiving to all the turkeys that haven't been sold? Do they go on clearance or are they just stuck in the freezer until later?
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Post by Forum Administrator on Nov 23, 2008 1:50:55 GMT -5
Hmmm....I dunno. I would think the turkeys would be around through X-mas (some people have a turkey dinner for xmas too). But that is good thinking though! There will probably be a big 'clearence sale" on turkey.
*cries again because her animals hate turkey*
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Post by animalsgetrevenge on Nov 23, 2008 2:27:47 GMT -5
Has your new baby tried turkey yet? Maybe he could be the turkey eater of your family!
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Post by suds on Nov 23, 2008 7:20:05 GMT -5
my family always fight over the tail at thanks giving and xmass the ferrets have no chance at it here |
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Post by Heather on Nov 23, 2008 17:57:14 GMT -5
The turkey tail (or pope's nose -- not sure the why of the name  ) is absolutely awesome for putting weight on skinny ferts...skinny anything for that matter. I make sure my skinny ones get a serving of these fatty delicacies. ciao |
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Post by sherrylynne on Nov 23, 2008 18:00:15 GMT -5
God, Heather- I haven't heard that particular phrase for the tail in years . That's what we always called it when I was young! |
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Post by animalsgetrevenge on Nov 23, 2008 19:58:05 GMT -5
Hahah that's sick! The Pope's nose! I will give my Ramona that tail when I finally dig it back out of my freezer! |
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Post by spiritualtramp on Nov 24, 2008 21:46:38 GMT -5
Thanks for the information Giuli. I just think it's such a weird idea to put the turkey's tail, neck, and PACKAGED organs into it like it is some sort of... storage bin! People are so weird, who thought of doing that? Haha. It's probably just me being a crazy vegan but... seriously! What happens after Thanksgiving to all the turkeys that haven't been sold? Do they go on clearance or are they just stuck in the freezer until later? Hahaha I think it's totally creepy too to be honest. I'm not a crazy vegan just a crazy vegetarian but I share your surprise at discovering that. My first time buying a turkey was similar!! |
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