Where to find turkeys

We shopped in local markets and by mail order for the turkeys roasted in the Times Test Kitchen. Here are some turkey sources, as well as Web sites and toll-free phone lines for poultry companies and organizations providing last-minute cooking advice. (Most will operate through the Christmas holidays.)

Where to Buy

Butterball: supermarkets. The company operates its Turkey Talk-Line staffed by home economists 6 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays; 6 a.m.-4 p.m. weekends through Nov. 21; and 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thanksgiving Day: (800) 288-8372, English and Spanish. https://www.butterball.com

Empire Kosher: most supermarkets, kosher meat stores and specialty markets. https://www.empirekosher.com

Foster Farms: supermarkets. (800) 255-7227; https://www.fosterfarms.com

Honeysuckle White: supermarkets. https://www.honeysucklewhite.com

Norbest: independent markets such as Jon’s (Los Angeles). https://www.norbest.com

Shelton’s Poultry: specialty markets such as Bristol Farms and Gelson’s. https://www.sheltons.com

Willie Bird: mail-order from the company, (877) 494-5592, either fresh or frozen. https://www.williebird.com. Can also be ordered through Williams-Sonoma catalog, (800) 541-2233 or https://www.williams-sonoma.com

Turkey Information

The National Turkey Federation Web site includes information on buying, storing and cooking turkey. https://www.eatturkey.com

Reynolds Turkey Tips Line: (800) 745-4000. Recorded thawing and roasting directions.