Our birds are pasture-raised and rotationally graze through acres of pristine fields. That means: Plenty of bugs and grass, ample room to roam and lots of sunshine and fresh air. (It also means: No antibiotics. No hormones. Nothing eww.)

This year we raised:

BROAD-BREASTED BRONZE TURKEY (15 - 18+ pounds)

Named for its shimmery, metallic feathers, this stately breed has rich flavor and ample white meat.

WHITE MIDGET TURKEY (8 - 15 pounds)

Subtle and succulent, this smaller breed grows slowly — which means, you aren’t sacrificing flavor for manageability.

We harvest the turkeys when they are full-grown but still young. That means their meat is tender and supple. It also means you may find a few pin feathers (either black or white, depending on which type of bird you received) on their skin.

To remove pin feathers:

• When your bird is thawed, pinch them off with your fingers, tweezers or needle-nose pliers — whatever you have on hand. Be careful not to tear the skin.

• Or — here’s what we recommend — you can leave them in. Roast your bird and remove them (with your fingers, tweezers or needle-nose pliers) when the bird is done cooking. Easy breezy.

When you support our farm, you are helping put carbon back in the soil while boosting local biodiversity. We believe Mother Nature should be healthier because we farm. Your decision is a vote for nutrient-dense nourishment for you from animals raised with great care.

From our home to yours — thank you for supporting Quiet Peak Farm.