Traditional Taste, Naturally Nurtured

Make a humanely raised turkey the centerpiece of your holiday table

Wow dinner guests this holiday season with a local, sustainable turkey from Ayrshire Farm. Our Certified Humane® and Organic Broad Breasted Bronze turkeys come fresh and unfrozen, available to pick up at the farm the week of Thanksgiving and Christmas. Each turkey is raised with utmost care, free-range on lush pastures and fed a natural diet, resulting in tender, flavorful meat that is unmatched in taste. By purchasing an Ayrshire Farm turkey, you are not only securing a premium bird for your holiday feast but also supporting a farm that prioritizes animal welfare and the preservation of genetic diversity.

Why our turkeys are different

Ayrshire Farm turkeys thrive in a free-range environment, enjoying the outdoors on lush pastures while nourished with wholesome, organic grains. This approach yields exceptionally moist and flavorful turkey without resorting to artificial inputs, flavor enhancers, or stimulants. While the use of certified-organic grain and the meticulous care in raising our turkeys on pasture may result in slightly higher production costs, it grants you the peace of mind that no antibiotics, GMO grains, or synthetic chemicals are involved in crafting your food. If, like us, you believe that a happy turkey is a tasty turkey, look no further than our humanely raised birds for your table.

HOW TO ORDER

  • Select Your Size

    Turkeys come in three size ranges: 10-15 pounds, 15-20 pounds, and over 20 pounds. Choose which one is best for your gathering, estimating 2 pounds per person. See below for more guidance about sizing.

  • Reserve Your Bird

    Secure your turkey with a $50 deposit. The remaining balance will be due at the time of pick-up and is determined by the final weight of your bird, which is priced at $12 per pound.

  • Pick It Up

    Turkeys are available for pick-up only at Ayrshire Farm in Upperville, Virginia (directions) the week of Thanksgiving. Pease check back for more details.

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What size turkey do I need?

Estimate approximately 2 pounds of turkey per person, which is enough to account for the bones and any parts of the turkey you won’t be eating, and guarantee that everyone gets their share of white or dark meat — plus, leftovers!

10-15 lb. Turkey
Serves 5-8 People

15-20 lb. Turkey
Serves 7-10 People

20+ lb. Turkey
Serves 10+ People

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Rinse the bird with cold water and pat dry.

  2. Brush all the exposed surfaces with vegetable oil and sprinkle liberally with your choice of herbs, spices, salt, and pepper. Tent with foil.

  3. Lower oven temperature to 325 degrees. Cook 17 minutes per pound, basting frequently, to an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

  4. Remove foil for the last hour of cooking to allow the skin to brown.

  5. Let the turkey stand for 20 minutes before carving.

How to cook your turkey

About Broad Breasted Bronze turkeys

The Broad Breasted Bronze is the ideal Thanksgiving bird, delivering exceptional flavor and a wonderful balance of dark and white meat. These turkeys have a fascinating history, originating from crossbreeding between domestic turkeys brought to the Americas by colonists and the native eastern wild turkeys they encountered. They are known as fast-growers and are one of the largest, heaviest turkey varieties. At Ayrshire Farm, we pride ourselves on raising our turkeys with care and respect for their natural instincts. Our turkeys thrive in an outdoor, pastured system that allows them to roam freely, enjoying a diet enriched with nutrient-rich grasses, fresh air, ample exercise, and sunlight. To complement their natural foraging, we supplement their diet with wholesome organic, non-GMO grains. The result is a delectably moist and flavorful turkey, offering a taste that harks back to traditional and time-honored holiday feasts.

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