Heritage Turkey dinner price?

[kuntrygirl]

If you go back and look were most everybody is from that is getting $5 pound its a higher cost of living and higher wages.
From others that are Getting $50 a bird and that is what I am getting because of the lower cost of living and lower wages.
There is always an exception to the rule tho.

So some one offering sales advice from Colorado Springs to to some one in Hogscald Arkansas there could be a slight difference in wages and cost of living.

Well said Frank. I agree.

 

[chicken pickin]

I just found this thread though a bit late but maybe I can revive it. I raise bourbon reds and I also picked up a few bbw at the feed store. Just today a neighor stopped by to ask about reserving a bourbon red for thanksgiving. I said yes but had no idea what to charge when they asked. I told them I would think about price and let them know. I feel silly for not thinking ahead of time to be prepared for a question like that. Im not sure how much to charge without scaring them off with a seamingly high price or wasting my time with under pricing. Im trying to find a happy medium.

 

[chicks and hens2]

In Washington State I see home raised fresh processed turkeys for sale anywhere between $6.99 and $7.99 a pound, I myself would not have paid that much, before I knew what all went into raising them for 5-6 months for the BBB variety. I pay $30.00 for a 40 # bag of Organic soy-free feed though.

 

[mprivett]

Most of the time I've seen dressed heritage turkeys advertised around here (in NC) for $50 or sometimes $75. I think $50 is actually a pretty reasonable price compared to some other places- these are people selling out in the country and not even in big metropolitan areas where you could get a higher price for the meat.

 

[furbabymum]

I'm giving away some of mine as Christmas gifts. Thought that made a perfect gift!

Anyway, loving this thread as I thought I might sell a few too.

 

[retlaw]

8 bucks to friends,
i live in an expensive area, BC
raise it yourself or go buy a factory bird are the other two options.
lots of food conscience people out here.


DON'T SELL YOUR SELF SHORT.

 

[EdenCamp]

Keep in mind, some states require animals sold as meat to be inspected and/or processed at a certified processor. Some get around that by selling the live animal - and then processing "thier" animal free.

Personally, I am NOT going to loose $, spend my time and effort, build for and care for everyday so I can in reality PAY some cheap booger to enjoy what I produce. Pay me fair or go eat some frozen samonella cicle.
Charge 'em by the pound on the hoof and let THEM take THIER animal to be processed or butcher themselves!

Those that can't tell the difference between a velvet Elvis and a Monet aren't likely to pay for the Monet either! Not my problem.

 

[EdenCamp]

Keep in mind, some states require animals sold as meat to be inspected and/or processed at a certified processor. Some get around that by selling the live animal - and then processing "thier" animal free.

Personally, I am NOT going to loose $, spend my time and effort, build for and care for everyday so I can in reality PAY some cheap booger to enjoy what I produce. Pay me fair or go eat some frozen samonella cicle.
Charge 'em by the pound on the hoof and let THEM take THIER animal to be processed or butcher themselves!

Those that can't tell the difference between a velvet Elvis and a Monet aren't likely to pay for the Monet either! Not my problem.