LA CRESCENTA, Calif. — The pandemic has changed the way Thanksgiving will be observed this year, and it is also having an impact on turkey sales.

Sonny Cabrales started at Harmony Farms years ago as a part-time employee. Now he owns the beef and poultry retailer. His son Omero Cabrales works with him.

They had to place their order for turkeys in March before they knew how bad this pandemic would get. They ordered 1,500 turkeys because that worked for them the year before.

“Well I’m worried because like I say we weren’t sure if it was going to be a good year because of Corona [sic] so now we’re seeing that everybody is getting a small turkey and we’re a little nervous because we don’t have that many,” said Sonny.

So far, they’ve already sold out of the smallest sized turkeys, the ones between 10 and 12 pounds, most likely because everyone’s celebrations will be smaller this year.

Even amid the struggling sales, Omero is happy while working alongside his father.

"It's one of the best things in life that's for sure," he said. "I like to get yelled at by him. If someone is going to yell at me I'd rather it be my father. Yes sir. I'm very lucky."

Thanksgiving is traditionally the most profitable time for Harmony Farms. While this year’s sales are lagging, there’s always the hope of a last minute rush.