Turkey Crisis Continues, Resulting In Smaller Birds And Bigger Prices
- 8 years ago
With Thanksgiving looming, experts say the traditional holiday poultry on offer is likely to be smaller than many are used to - and potentially at prices up to 20% higher than in 2014.
When 2015 kicked off, turkey farmers were anticipating a relatively abundant year, but when the nation became gripped by the avian flu, that outlook changed.
The illness claimed the lives of roughly 8 million turkeys, resulting in the sale of younger birds.
Now, with Thanksgiving looming, experts say the traditional holiday poultry on offer is likely to be smaller than many are used to - and potentially at prices up to 20% highe
When 2015 kicked off, turkey farmers were anticipating a relatively abundant year, but when the nation became gripped by the avian flu, that outlook changed.
The illness claimed the lives of roughly 8 million turkeys, resulting in the sale of younger birds.
Now, with Thanksgiving looming, experts say the traditional holiday poultry on offer is likely to be smaller than many are used to - and potentially at prices up to 20% highe