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.
When you check the internal temperature of the chicken, take the temp at the thickest part, right next to the bone. Let the skin get crispy; it tastes a lot better when it's crispy. To ensure this, roast at a high temperature, like 450 degrees F, or broil it for the last 5 minutes of cooking. My favorite marinade for chicken drumsticks is equal parts lime juice, rum, soy sauce, and water. Marinade the chicken 8â12 hours. Drain the chicken in a colander.