During the cold and dark winter months the male birds which remain at the colony form a compact huddle, also known as the turtle formation, where from tens to thousands of birds lean on each other and gradually shift positions so as each to benefit from the warmth in the core of the huddle.
Bake the turkey drumsticks. Place them in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Turn them over and cook for another 45 minutes. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the meat. They are ready when the internal temperature reaches 180ÂºF/82ÂºC.1  To ensure that the turkey stays juicy, you can baste it every 20 minutes with a turkey baster or spoon.urn them over and cook for another 45 minutes. Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the meat. They are ready when the internal temperature reaches 180ÂºF/82ÂºC. 1  To ensure that the turkey stays juicy, you can baste it every 20 minutes with a turkey baster or spoon.
Cook Steps. 1. Preheat the oven to 475 degrees. 2. Lightly grease a sheet pan with olive oil. 3. Dry the drumsticks thoroughly, then set them on the prepared sheet pan. 4. Drizzle the drumsticks with olive oil.Use clean hands to coat the drumsticks evenly, then sprinkle the seasoning salt and black pepper all over.Set them back on the sheet pan with the skin side down. 5. Place drumsticks in the preheated oven. Bake until juices run clear when the leg is pierced with a knife, about 18-22 minutes.. Drizzle the drumsticks with olive oil. Use clean hands to coat the drumsticks evenly, then sprinkle the seasoning salt and black pepper all over. Set them back on the sheet pan with the skin side down. 5. Place drumsticks in the preheated oven.