Free Butterball Buddy gadget assigns Thanksgiving chores to guests

Butterball is giving away a free turkey-shaped Butterball Buddy that buzzes guests with Thanksgiving chores. The second drop opens Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. ET, with one more on Nov. 16.

Thanksgiving hosts finally have backup.

Butterball is giving away a free, limited-edition gadget called the Butterball Buddy, a turkey-shaped device that hands out Thanksgiving chores to guests, Dexerto reported. The second giveaway opens Monday, Nov. 9, at 1 p.m. ET.

Supplies are limited.

What is the Butterball Buddy?

A retro, turkey-shaped buzzer that gets passed around your Thanksgiving gathering. When it chimes and vibrates, whoever is holding it gets a timed task for that point in the day, before, during or after the meal, according to Butterball.

Once the task is done, that guest passes the Buddy to the next person.

Butterball senior brand manager Valerie Saint Sing said it “gives guests an easy way to pitch in before the host has to ask.”

What chores does the Butterball Buddy assign?

Things like setting the table, helping with the food and washing dishes, according to Dexerto.

How do you get a free Butterball Buddy?

Go to ButterballBuddy.com during one of the giveaway windows, according to Butterball:

• Nov. 2-5

• Nov. 9-12

• Nov. 16-19

Each window opens at 1 p.m. ET, Dexerto reported, and runs until the dates end or the gadgets run out, whichever comes first.

Tips for getting a Butterball Buddy

Be on the site right at 1 p.m. ET when a window opens. Free giveaways like this often run out fast, so set a phone reminder for Nov. 16 if you miss today’s drop.

Who can enter the Butterball Buddy giveaway?

Legal residents of the 50 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., who are 18 or older, according to the official rules cited by Butterball. Check the full rules on the giveaway site before you enter.

What else can the Butterball Buddy do?

It turns into a kitchen timer after Thanksgiving. Flip it over and you’ll also find contact info for the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line, according to Butterball.

Why did Butterball make the Buddy?

Because hosts want help but don’t like asking. 85% of Thanksgiving hosts would rather guests offer to help, but only 38% actually ask, according to Butterball’s 2026 Togetherness Report.

Cleanup is the job hosts need the most help with, at 49%. Butterball and research firm Circana surveyed 1,374 U.S. adults online in July for the report.

Is the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line open?

Yes. The Turkey Talk-Line reopened Nov. 2 for its 45th season, according to Butterball. More than 50 experts, including chefs, teachers, food scientists and registered dietitians, answer questions through Dec. 24.

You can call 1-800-BUTTERBALL, text 844-877-3456 or use live chat, email or social media. Help is available in English and Spanish.

When did the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line start?

In November 1981, according to Butterball. It’s been helping nervous cooks thaw, roast and carve their turkeys ever since.

How many people are celebrating Thanksgiving this year?

Most Americans. 85% of consumers plan to celebrate, with an average group of about 10 people, according to Butterball’s report. And 84% of hosts plan to serve turkey.

Turkey is also the favorite dish, picked by 45% of people, followed by stuffing at 42% and pie at 29%, according to the report.

How long does it take to thaw a frozen turkey?

About one day for every 4 pounds in the refrigerator, according to common food safety guidance. That means a 16-pound turkey needs about four days, so plan ahead before Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 26.

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Hat Tips:

• Dexerto, Dylan Horetski (Nov. 2, 2026), the Butterball Buddy, chores, giveaway times and text line

• Butterball via Perishable News (Nov. 3, 2026), the giveaway windows, eligibility, Valerie Saint Sing quote and Talk-Line details

• Butterball via Perishable News (Sept. 29, 2026), the 2026 Togetherness Report findings and methodology

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