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Sources: Rich Portnoy, Minnesota Turkey Growers Association, University of Illinois Extension, Mauer Bros. Tavern (Elba, Minn.)
Turkey tale of the tape
Weight live: 85 pounds
Weight on his way into the oven: 72 pounds
Amount of tin foil needed: About 2,268 square inches, or 15.75 square feet
Width of wishbone, tip to tip: About 8 inches
Roasting time: 15 hours
Average U.S. Thanksgiving turkey: 15 pounds
Minnesota state record wild turkey: 29.92 pounds
Minnesota's heaviest farm-raised turkey: 86 pounds
Sources: Rich Portnoy, Minnesota Turkey Growers Association, University of Illinois Extension, Mauer Bros. Tavern (Elba, Minn.)
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