Fresh Turkey Shortage?

[Dicky Knee]

I put my Christmas order in with my local butcher on Monday and he said Monday was his cutoff as his supplier was running out.

I was in there again this morning and his second supplier has also run out so he isn't taking any more turkey orders.

I assume it is linked to the Bird Flu outbreak. Is anyone else finding them tricky to order?

[21TonyK]

Not my experience from catering suppliers. Fresh prices are lower than last year and have been told prices will be going down again and I would be charged the lower price if I pick up later rather than sooner.

One supplier however has said they are only supplying frozen this year due to a lack of demand.

[sherman]

Bought my christmas turkey crown from the butcher a couple of weeks ago as he couldnt be certain of supply even then.

[Psycho Warren]

I'm waiting for the scum to start panic buying turkey and meat joints in general " just in case". lol.

Would be the perfect end to a bad year with no turkeys and xmas pretty much cancelled.

[Allanv]

I had a frozen crown delivered today along with a leg for the FIL.

Sainsbury had them but all other outlets for delivery did not. But at least we have one now.

[Venisonpie]

I don't know what the supply chain structure is for fresh Turkey but assume quite a bit is imported? If so UK ports are under pressure at the moment for obvious reasons which may be leading to longer lead times in order to guarantee availability.

[85Carrera]

I get mine from here which may be relatively local for you - https://www.salixfarmturkeys.co.uk/online-store

[sherman]

Venisonpie said:

I don't know what the supply chain structure is for fresh Turkey but assume quite a bit is imported? If so UK ports are under pressure at the moment for obvious reasons which may be leading to longer lead times in order to guarantee availability.

Ever heard of Bernard Mathews?
UK based and make alot of turkey. I can bet a lot of tesco, asda etc turkeys are just theirs put in a diffrent bag.

[mikees]

Tentatively asking, has anyone seen a turkey in a shop recently ?

All of the main retailers seem to be closed for Click and collect or delivery. Its not the end of the world as we will be happy with chicken or a rib of beef.But it feels like we should be traditional

[Dicky Knee]

I've seen frozen.

Fresh should appear this weekend I guess.