Arriving at the start of July as day-old chicks, Kirk's Turkeys are initially kept in large, spacious barns bedded with dust-free shavings, with plenty of natural light and ventilation. For the first couple of weeks, they are housed under heat lamps until their feathers are fully developed. The turkeys are fed a ration containing at least 70% home-grown cereals, with no growth promoters or additives.
As they grow older, they are separated according to how they are reared. Our Traditional Bronze and White Turkeys are raised in our barns, while our Free Range Bronze and White Turkeys enjoy roaming the glorious paddocks adjoining the farm, taking in the fresh air and beautiful village countryside each day.
As a family-run farm, animal welfare has always been a top priority. We aim to provide our turkeys with the very best environment and allow them ample time to mature, finishing at around 22 weeks of age compared with intensively reared birds, which are typically finished at 16 weeks.
We are selling directly from the farm as well as through high-quality butchers and farm shops across the East Midlands.
Our turkeys are avaliable to order from October via our webiste order form, by email or whatsapp.text.
We also offer the populrar turkey crown option. A turkey crown offers several advantages over a whole turkey: it is quicker to cook, easier to carve , and provides less meat for those who do not want a large amount of leftovers, They are avaliable in sizes 2kg-5kg.
All of our turkeys are supplied oven-ready, complete with giblets and packed in a clear polythene bag. For an added touch of luxury, our Free Range Turkeys and Turkey Crowns are presented in a bespoke box.
We also sell frozen turkey legs, thighs and rolls throughout the year directly from the farm.
Turkey orders can be collected from the farm on 22nd 9:00am - 4:00pm and 23rd December between 7:00am and 5:00pm. Collections can, of course, be arranged for earlier or later dates by prior agreement.
If you would like help choosing the right size bird, please see our Size Guide and Prices page, which will help you select the most suitable option.
We are also happy to accommodate earlier orders for special occasions such as Thanksgiving or an early Christmas celebration.
Please contact us to discuss your requirements.