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.
Place the drumsticks in the oven and bake them for 2 hours. Turn them over halfway through the cooking process, ensuring that you cover them tightly again after turning. They are ready to eat when the meat is tender and falling off the bone, and they've reached an internal temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit.ou can purchase smoked turkey legs at some butcher shops and at many grocery stores, or you can make them at home. According to the USDA Nutrition Database, a 3-ounce serving of smoked turkey leg, bones and skins removed, contains 126 calories, 17.58 grams of protein and 627 grams of sodium.