Turkey Numbers Drop: Prices Could Jump 40%

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Source: WKTV




By: WKTV Nov 7, 2025 Updated 5 hrs ago

UTICA, N.Y. (WKTV) -- The U.S. turkey population has reached its lowest level in nearly four decades as Thanksgiving approaches.

The American Farm Bureau Federation reports an estimated 195 million birds this year, attributing the decline to multiple outbreaks of avian diseases.

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Despite the tighter supply, industry experts do not anticipate any major shortage of turkeys this holiday season.



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his childhood toon keeps running through my head as I read this article"

'I heard Mr. Turkey say....gobble gobble gobble,
soon it will be Thanksgiving day gobble gobble gobble

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The U.S. turkey population has reached its lowest level in nearly four decades as Thanksgiving approaches.

[mdbl]

1. As usual, looking for an excuse to jack up prices, again.

[ruet]

2. We're Going to Blame Trump for This Like He Blamed Biden for Egg Prices, Right? -NT-

[BaronChocula]

7. If it's good for the goose, it's good for the gander

Or in this case, if it's good for the hen, it's good for the tom.

Or
If it's good for the hen, it's good for the child rapist.

[msongs]

3. population going even lower ver soon lol. sorry, turkeys.

[RussBLib]

4. avian flu?

What? Another scam by the radical left?

https://russblib.blogspot.com

[HappyH]

5. Last year's Turkey was an 11 pounder for $4.65.

Guessing I won’t get close to that this year.

[Polybius]

6. Come to Staten Island

They are all over the place around here, and travel in packs.

[Aussie105]

8. No problem!

The drop in turkey numbers most likely matches the number of Americans who can't afford to buy turkey for Thanksgiving anyway.

Why not break with mindless tradition and look for alternatives?

Traditional celebrations always become an excuse for face stuffing, with the reasons for the celebration long faded from memory.

[CountAllVotes]

9. Cattle, turkeys, humans ...

Nothing alive seems to be thriving.

[mnhtnbb]

10. The market where I usually shop had a sale

on frozen turkeys Thursday (which is senior discount day 5% off) for $1.99/lb. Butterball and their house brand were the same price. When I got there at 10:40 am, the freezer was practically empty of Butterballs. I brought home a 13 lb one. I effectively paid $1.89/lb with the discount.

[ck4829]

11. Kick