Calgary Co-Op Kitchen Theatre, Western Lifestyles

Darrel Winter

Spanning four generations our family has been raising turkeys on our Alberta farm near Dalemead. In 2008 we celebrated our 50th year raising “Winter’s Turkeys”.

Our turkeys are free range. The free range protocol ensures no antibiotics, no growth hormones and no animal by-products are used. Our birds range in sunshine and fresh air and have unlimited access to the outdoors. They are provided a whole grain diet that is supplemented with organic greens and forage. Their total diet is 65% whole grain and they are fed 90% whole grain as a finishing ration. Our birds are humanely raised with total consideration for their comfort and well being. They are regularly provided with clean bedding and have unlimited access to fresh water.

Our flocks are primarily hens, raised to a plump 17 to 22 pounds. This ensures an excellent finish and produces a naturally self basting turkey with a delicious flavor. Our turkeys are available fresh for Thanksgiving and Christmas and frozen throughout the year. We offer a wide variety of frozen products made from 100% turkey meat including smoked turkey, smokies, sausage, luncheon meat and jerky. We also supply ground turkey, patties, roasts, filets, turkey stock and turkey pieces. Winter’s Turkey products are gluten free, dairy free, nitrate free and made with no added MSG.

Since 2000 we have also been raising a certified organic flock which includes the free range protocol PLUS ensures that all feed and bedding is certified organic. In 2010 we are introducing heritage breeds on our farm.

Over the years we have been privileged to reliably provide savoury turkeys for countless family feasts and celebrations and everyday meals and occasions.

We are dedicated to practicing sustainability for our planet and providing respectful husbandry for our animals. We have built our reputation on quality and make every effort to maintain it.

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