Four days before Christmas, sales of turkeys, piglets and guinea pigs are still low.

Four days after Christmas, sales of turkeys, piglets and guinea pigs are still low. Market Megacentro Caquetain San Martin de PorresNSR), found the command RPP news during the tour this morning.

Our correspondent spoke to merchants who told her that sales were minimal compared to previous years when they were registering higher earnings at this time.

“As of this date, last year, more were already sold. Perhaps we would have sold more, but we are just getting started,” commented the seller.

Traders believe that one of the reasons for this decline in sales is bird flu this has affected thousands of seabirds on our coast, which he believes has put off many buyers.

Despite this, sellers hope that as the holiday approaches, they will increase their sales.

Alternatives to Turkey

Market Megacentro Caqueta It is one of the main supply centers where live animals can be found and is a relatively cheaper alternative to other places.

For example, kilogram black turkey sold at 13 soles, and a kilogram white turkey It is offered at a price of S/11.

But this market sells not only turkeys, but also piglets D Guinea pigs, delicious alternatives for Christmas dinner. A suckling pig, depending on size, can cost 150 to 200 soles, while guinea pigs are sold for 25 to 35 soles.