Poultry Cooking Times

Cooking Time for Turkey:

Weight of Turkey:	Cooking time at 350 degrees
6 to 8 pounds	3 to 3 1/2 hours
8 to 12 pounds	3 1/2 to 4 1/2 hours
12 to 16 pounds	4 1/2 to 5 1/2 hours
16 to 20 pounds	5 1/2 to 6 1/2 hours
20 to 24 pounds	6 1/2 to 7 hours
24 to 28 pounds	7 to 8 hours

Internal temperature of cooked turkey should be at least 185 degrees Fahrenheit.  Check with a reliable meat thermometer before serving.

Cooking Time for Chicken:

Weight of Whole Chicken:	Cooking time at 350 degrees
2 1/2 to 3 pounds	1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours
3 to 4 pounds	1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours
4 to 6 pounds	1 3/4 to 2 hours

Internal temperature of cooked chicken should be at least 170 degrees Fahrenheit.  Check with a reliable meat thermometer before serving.

Cooking Time for Duck:

Weight of Duck:	Cooking time at 350 degrees
4 to 5 pounds	2 to 2 1/2 hours

Internal temperature of cooked duck should be at least 180 degrees Fahrenheit.  Check with a reliable meat thermometer before serving.

As with all cooking, these times may vary based on your oven.  Please check all meat temperatures with a meat thermometer before eating.  Please practice effective and safe food handling at all times when dealing with raw or uncooked poultry.