Massachusetts folks may need a bigger turkey budget this year, as the cost of the bird has drastically increased since 2024. Whether you’re shopping in Boston, Worcester, Springfield, or anywhere in Massachusetts, expect Turkey prices to be higher this Thanksgiving.
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Why the Significant Price Hike for Turkeys? What’s The Average Cost of a Thanksgiving Turkey in 2025?
There are a few reasons why a Thanksgiving Turkey will be more expensive this year, with the big one being bird flu. Bird flu has significantly reduced the supply of birds. The other factor for turkey prices increasing is inflation. The U.S. Sun shared some stats about the price increase for Thanksgiving turkeys.
Wholesale turkey prices have spiked by 75% since October last year, climbing from 94 cents per pound at that point to $1.71 per pound last month, per an analysis by the Purdue University College of Agriculture. The…..