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.
Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to 400 degrees F. If you are using a charcoal grill without a temperature gauge, this will take about 20 minutes. Brush the grates of the grill lightly with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.he Best Way to Cook Drumsticks on the Grill. Brush chicken drumsticks with barbecue sauce before grilling them for extra flavor. Photo Credit amenic181/iStock/Getty Images. Chicken drumsticks are flavorful, fairly fatty cuts that stand up well to grilling, and remain moist when cooked over high heat.