Appledore Turkeys v Supermarkets

How does your Appledore Turkey differ from supermarket turkeys?

Category Appledore Turkeys Supermarket Turkeys
Breeds We select our turkeys from a handful of heritage strains. 90% of the birds are hens. Usually just 1 modern fast-growing (cost effective) breed per flock. Predominantly stag birds.
Welfare Reared in spacious open barns and wide open pastures. Free range turkeys are outside every day from 10 weeks old. Reared in crowded intensive conditions in controlled environment housing. Free Range birds may only have been outdoors for a matter of weeks towards the end of their lives.
Diet Natural balanced cereal diet. No animal protein or growth promoting additives. Free range birds also eat natural vegetation. Some use of growth promoters & artificial additives to accelerate growth.
Age Fully mature adult birds, 6 to 7 months old in all weight categories. This provides a dense meat & natural marbling to ensure a succulent texture when cooked. More meat! Processed when immature, upon reaching desired weight - often only 2 months old. Usually dry & tasteless when cooked. All carcass!
Production No transportation of live birds. Prepared on the farm premises with minimum stress to the birds. Dry plucked by hand. Game-hung for minimum 10 days. Simply refrigerated for Christmas Day - no heavy chilling. 100% pure turkey! Usually transported long distances for production. Plucked under water by machines. Not hung. Factory processed & then instantly frozen, chilled &/or gas-treated. Water often added to increase the weight.
Guarantees Each Appledore Turkey carries our quality guarantee, which includes a money-back commitment in the unlikely event of dissatisfaction. No similar guarantees offered.

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