What kind of turkey does everyone buy? I normally buy a fresh one, but just read an article that there will be a shortage of fresh birds this holiday due to the avian flu that wiped out 9 million turkeys this year. Frozen turkey will not be in short supply, only fresh.

That leads me to wonder, just how long are frozen turkeys kept frozen?

If I buy a fresh bird, how long will it keep fresh in the fridge? Should I buy it now and freeze it at home? The article said if you want fresh, buy early. I usually buy the Monday or Tuesday before Thanksgiving and am thinking that is probably nota good idea this year.