Don’t buy frozen turkeys for Christmas, say British producers of free range birds

Small farmers say reports of shortage' are driving customers to grab mass-produced poultry from supermarket freezer cabinets

Fears over bird flu and the cost of living crisis could impact free-range turkey sales, farmers have warned, as growing numbers turn to supermarkets for frozen birds this Christmas.

After months of worry for their flocks, which since last month have to be housed indoors, destroying livelihoods across the country, turkey farmers are facing significant pressure this holiday season.