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The calendar is closing in on Thanksgiving, which is only three weeks away. That means its time to start thinking about the turkey youll serve guests, particularly if youre planning to roast a fresh bird that has never been frozen.

We contacted major Portland-area grocery stores, and found that many have started taking orders for fresh turkeys, which are available in a variety of options, ranging from basic free-range varieties to heritage breeds that have been fed special diets free of antibiotics and genetically modified ingredients.

Heres a look at what they are offering, along with deadlines for placing orders:

Green Zebra Grocery is selling Marys free range and organic turkeys that are antibiotic-free and non-GMO certified, priced $2.99 to $3.99 a pound, depending on the variety, and come in a range of sizes. The store also has bone-in and boneless turkey breasts, priced $4.99 and $5.99 respectively. The grocery is also taking orders for cooked turkey, vegan options, side dishes and desserts. Orders can be reserved online. The deadline is Nov. 24. Customers who pre-order get a $10 off $50 coupon that's good through the end of 2019.

Market of Choice is selling Sheltons free-range turkeys for $2.99 a pound, and Marys organic, free-range turkeys for $3.99 a pound. They come in a range of sizes. The grocer also has free-range, boneless turkey breasts, running $8.49 a pound for natural, and $10.99 a pound for organic. They also have turkeys from Oregons Aurora Valley Poultry, which are between 14 and 16 pounds each, and are 100-percent vegetarian-fed and antibiotic-free, for $99.99 each. Orders must be placed by phone or in person by Nov. 21.

Natural Grocers is selling Mary's organic, free range and heritage turkeys that are antibiotic-free and non-GMO certified. The turkeys range from $2.79 to $6.99 a pound, depending on the variety, and come in a range of sizes. The store also has brined turkeys for $3.49 a pound, and organic, bone-in turkey breasts for $6.99 a pound. Orders can be reserved online with a $5 deposit. Early ordering is recommended. In past years, turkeys have sold out before Thanksgiving week.

New Seasons Market is taking orders for turkeys ranging from fresh Diestel birds at $2.79 a pound and fresh organic turkey offered at $3.99 a pound, to brined turkeys at $4.99 a pound. The grocer also offers a kosher turkey for $4.99 a pound, as well as a local pasture-raised turkey, which run $5.99 a pound, from Champoeg Farms just south of Portland in St. Paul. New Seasons' fresh turkeys come in a range of sizes, with some as large as 36 pounds, which is enough to feed more than 20 people. They also have Diestel fully cooked turkeys for $8.99 a pound. The grocer is also taking orders for ham, duck, goose, game hen, and Thanksgiving meal packages. Orders should be placed by Nov. 24, and can be made at the store or online.

Nicky USA is offering four types of fresh turkeys: Diestel free-range turkeys that are fed an antibiotic-free, hormone-free, gluten-free diet for $3.19 a pound, ranging from 10 to 18 pounds; Mary's free-range turkeys that are fed an antibiotic-free, hormone-free, gluten-free diet for $2.78 a pound, ranging from 12 to 24 pounds; Northwest Natural turkeys that are fed a hormone-free, gluten-free diet for $1.84 a pound, ranging from 10 to 14 pounds; and Premium Specialty free-range turkeys that are fed a hormone-free, gluten-free diet for $2.30 a pound, ranging from 10 to 24 pounds. Nicky USA is taking special orders while supplies last by phone only (1-800-469-4162). All direct orders must meet a minimum of $125. Nicky USA's fresh turkeys can also be special ordered from Fitt's Seafood in Salem.

QFC is offering Northwest Natural fresh turkey in a range of sizes from 8 to 32 pounds, as well as fresh Northwest Natural turkey breast. They also will have Butterball fresh turkeys, as well as Marys non-GMO free-range and organic fresh turkeys. Prices are not yet finalized.

Safeway and Albertsons stores will offer several varieties of fresh turkeys, ranging in size from 10 to 24 pounds. Prices range from $1.99 a pound for Butterball and Foster Farms turkeys, to $3.99 for O Organic turkeys. Safeway will also have Jenny O bone-in turkey breasts for $1.99 a pound, and O Organic turkey breasts for $6.99 a pound.

Whole Foods Market is selling Mary's organic and free-range turkeys that are antibiotic-free. The turkeys range from $2.49 to $5.99 a pound, depending on the variety, and come in a range of sizes. Orders should be placed by Nov. 26, and can be made at the market or online. Additionally, cooked turkeys start at $39.99 and come in a range of sizes. The grocer is also taking orders for full holiday meals, including side dishes, pies, and vegan options.

Zupan's Markets will have free-range, non-GMO Shelton's turkey for $2.99 a pound, ranging from 10 to 34 pounds. In addition, they'll have a limited supply of organic Shelton's turkeys at $5.99 a pound, ranging from 10 to 17 pounds. Orders can be placed online or in-store. The deadline for orders is Nov. 25.

Representatives from Fred Meyer and WinCo Foods didnt respond to requests for information about their fresh turkey options, but shoppers undoubtedly will find them in the two weeks before Thanksgiving. Well update this story when we get word about this years offerings.

If you don't pre-order a fresh turkey, you'll still be able to find them at most major grocery stores throughout the area, with the best selection available seven to five days before Thanksgiving. Even if you haven't pre-ordered a fresh turkey, you can call the meat department of most stores to find out what's available, and they'll set aside a turkey in the size you want.

When placing your order, it's a good idea to have a size in mind, since you don't want to be stuck with mountains of leftovers, or not have enough to feed everyone generously on the holiday, and still have enough for Black Friday sandwiches.

For turkeys under 16 pounds, the rule of thumb is 1 pound per serving. Larger turkeys have a higher meat-to-bone ration, which means you can go with less than a pound per serving. But if you want ample leftovers and who doesn't want leftover turkey? -- estimate 1-1/2 pounds per person, no matter how big the turkey is.

Looking for more Thanksgiving recipes? Weve got you covered!

-- Grant Butler

gbutler@oregonian.com

503-221-8566; @grantbutler

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