Because we have the highest quality turkeys in town! That’s why we partner with Mary’s, a family-run company, just like us, to provide you with the most delicious, wholesome turkeys. Mary’s emphasizes quality over quantity and prioritizes animal welfare over everything else. Their turkeys are fed a nutritious diet, free from animal by-products, antibiotics, arsenic-based growth promoters, and GMOs. Furthermore, they are not pumped full of other sly additives after harvest (trust us there are lots). They spend ample time outdoors roaming in areas four times the size of areas provided by the average commercial turkey ranch. When you buy a turkey from us, you’re getting the best quality, and you’re getting it from real people—the kind who could be your next-door neighbor. This is food you can trace every step of the way, from the ranch to your table.

Estimate between 1–2 pounds per person to ensure you have plenty of turkey for dinner as well as leftovers.

They are fresh. Our Mary’s turkeys are deep chilled for freshness, never frozen (only the outer part will be hard), so you don’t have to spend days thawing. The advantage of deep chilling to 28°F at Mary’s in-house facility is that it preserves our fresh turkeys long enough to make it safely to your shopping cart, but still easily thawed and ready to cook.

Yes! Whether you’re looking for free-range, organic, or Heritage, all the turkeys we sell are non-GMO and free range. They are never given antibiotics or other growth-promoting drugs, are never fed animal by-products and are provided with plenty of space, both inside and out, to range, get some sun, dust bathe, hunt for bugs, and get their turkey on. In addition to all these great things, our organic turkeys are fed only organic feed, which is naturally non-GMO, free from synthetic pesticide residues, and grown without the use of chemical fertilizers.

We’re glad you asked! Mary’s is part of a small group of farmers helping preserve descendants of the original American turkey, the turkey that our forefathers knew and cherished. This Heritage turkey can wander, fly, and breed naturally, just like their turkey ancestors, resulting in an uncommonly delicious turkey, full of succulent, juicy meat; and because they are naturally well proportioned, they have a larger quantity of flavorful dark meat. Consider yourself a foodie? Then this bird’s for you!

Mary’s regeneratively raised turkeys are thoughtfully nurtured with a strong emphasis on soil and ecosystem health and committed to reinvesting in the local community. Through the regenerative program, the turkeys thrive on a Non-GMO vegetarian diet and have the freedom to forage, wander, and perch under the sprawling canopies of stunning orchards, enhancing their natural and healthy lifestyle by foraging for insects and grass. They also play a vital role in fertilizing the ground and trees. In return, the trees provide shelter and weather protection while sequestering carbon and nourishing the soil. Through diligent monitoring, the efforts contribute to soil rejuvenation, aid in carbon capture, reduce erosion, and improve water retention, all of which are crucial to the ecosystem

Mary's Organic Heirloom Turkey is hand selected for its slow growth, strong immune system, and undeniably rich flavor. These turkeys mature slowly over 14 to 18 weeks and are nourished with an organic vegetarian diet.

The ingredients used to roast Mary's Organic Precooked Turkey include organic turkey, water, organic cane sugar, and sea salt.

The brine for the turkey consists of turkey, water, cane sugar, kosher salt, dried thyme, and ground thyme.

Mary’s Brined Turkey: If you're hesitant about brining your own turkey, Mary’s Brined Turkey makes it easy! It’s perfectly seasoned with savory poultry herbs and ready for roasting. 

Mary’s Organic Precooked Turkey: Mary’s Organic Pre-Cooked Oven Roasted Turkeys provide a hassle-free, delicious meal. Simply heat and serve, enjoying rich flavor from turkeys that are fed a USDA-certified organic diet, ensuring quality in every bite. 

Bone-In Turkey Breast: If you don’t want to cook a whole turkey, try the bone-in turkey breast. This option offers all the benefits of Mary’s Free-Range Turkey in a convenient and flavorful cut.

At most of our locations, turkeys will be ready for pickup starting the week before Thanksgiving. As Thanksgiving gets closer, you can check the current status for the store where you reserved your turkey on our Turkey Info page. You can also contact your local Natural Grocers® for more details about exact pickup dates. 

Turkeys are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. If you need a specific weight within the size range that you have selected, please come in early once the turkey pickup process begins at the store where you ordered your turkey.

Online order: Place a new order for the turkey that you need and then contact customer service to cancel original order. Please provide your order number, order date, and contact information to our customer service agent.

In-store order: Please visit the store where you placed your order, and our crew would be happy to help you update your order.

Online order: Please contact customer service to cancel your order. Please provide your order number, order date, and contact information to our customer service agent. 

In-store order: Please visit the store for where you placed your order, and our crew would be happy to help with a refund.

In addition to our always affordable prices, {N}power members, who reserve their turkey in-store using their {N}power phone number or online using their {N}power email address by October 31st will receive a $5 {N}power reward valid 11/21/2024 – 11/27/2024. Not an {N}power member yet? Signing up is easy and free! Join today to start enjoying benefits like this $5 reward and more.

No, but pre-orders guarantee that you’ll get the right size turkey without any last-minute hassles. If your Thanksgiving plans aren’t set yet, don’t worry—we usually have turkeys available until the day before. However, because our turkeys are very popular, we might run out, so it's a good idea to call your store to check availability.

If you’re ordering 5 or less turkeys, go ahead and place your order online or make your reservation at any Natural Grocers location. If you would like to pre-order more than 5 turkeys, please submit a customer service request or contact our turkey customer service line at (303) 226-1434 (lines are open M–F 9am – 4pm MT).

Mary's turkeys should be cooked within 5–7 days of being stored in your home refrigerator.

Visit our turkey preparation webpage for tips on preparing, roasting, and carving your turkey.

Check out our webpage for a Thanksgiving menu for every diet.

Learn about a variety of recipes centered around a traditional Thanksgiving menu.

We have recipes that help utilize leftovers from Thanksgiving.