Hellobee Boards Topic: How big of a bird are you cooking?

Hellobee Boards Topic: How big of a bird are you cooking? https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 05 Apr 2026 01:51:18 +0000 avivoca on "How big of a bird are you cooking?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-big-of-a-bird-are-you-cooking#post-2363294 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 14:26:29 +0000 avivoca 2363294@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @regberadaisy: I just didn't feel like cooking a giant bird. Usually I get a whole turkey and we have so much leftover that is mostly dark meat (my family doesn't like it that much). sleepybear on "How big of a bird are you cooking?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-big-of-a-bird-are-you-cooking#post-2363225 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 13:54:49 +0000 sleepybear 2363225@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We did Thanksgiving early because of my huaband's work schedule, but we had a 12lb turkey for 6 adults + my 1yo son. We sent everyone home with leftovers and I'm still eating turkey a week later... ellewoods84 on "How big of a bird are you cooking?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-big-of-a-bird-are-you-cooking#post-2363215 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 13:50:06 +0000 ellewoods84 2363215@https://boards.hellobee.com/ 10 lbs for 6 people. I'm sure we will have leftovers! Mrs. Pickle on "How big of a bird are you cooking?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-big-of-a-bird-are-you-cooking#post-2363208 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 13:47:01 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2363208@https://boards.hellobee.com/ The smallest one I can find! hilsy85 on "How big of a bird are you cooking?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-big-of-a-bird-are-you-cooking#post-2363202 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 13:42:28 +0000 hilsy85 2363202@https://boards.hellobee.com/ 18lbs for 10-12 people. looch on "How big of a bird are you cooking?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-big-of-a-bird-are-you-cooking#post-2363199 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 13:40:29 +0000 looch 2363199@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Mamaof2: I am going to the market this weekend to see what's available. I hope I can find the legs, actually, we'll see. If I can't, I am going to get a small bird, no more than 10 pounts. regberadaisy on "How big of a bird are you cooking?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-big-of-a-bird-are-you-cooking#post-2363191 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 13:36:56 +0000 regberadaisy 2363191@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @avivoca: @Mamaof2: breast?! The dark meat is the best part! avivoca on "How big of a bird are you cooking?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-big-of-a-bird-are-you-cooking#post-2363187 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 13:35:53 +0000 avivoca 2363187@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Mamaof2: I just got the biggest one I could find, but we have enough sides planned that if you only get a pound of turkey, it's okay. Plus, my kid isn't going to eat any turkey, so there's that. Mamaof2 on "How big of a bird are you cooking?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-big-of-a-bird-are-you-cooking#post-2363180 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 13:33:25 +0000 Mamaof2 2363180@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @looch: @avivoca: I am doing just a breast this year too - 3 adults and 2 kids - not sure what size yet avivoca on "How big of a bird are you cooking?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-big-of-a-bird-are-you-cooking#post-2363176 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 13:31:08 +0000 avivoca 2363176@https://boards.hellobee.com/ 8.5 lb. breast for 8 people. We're not big on turkey and I had SO MANY LEFTOVERS last time when I did a 16 lb. bird. looch on "How big of a bird are you cooking?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-big-of-a-bird-are-you-cooking#post-2363168 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 13:27:05 +0000 looch 2363168@https://boards.hellobee.com/ 9 adults, one bone in breast, 4 legs, lol. MaryM on "How big of a bird are you cooking?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-big-of-a-bird-are-you-cooking#post-2363157 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 13:21:00 +0000 MaryM 2363157@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I think DH and I are just doing a cornish hen or something like that. We're celebrating just the two of us. doxielove on "How big of a bird are you cooking?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-big-of-a-bird-are-you-cooking#post-2363133 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 13:11:54 +0000 doxielove 2363133@https://boards.hellobee.com/ A little over 13 lbs...for only 4 people. We'll have leftovers. thismustbetheplace on "How big of a bird are you cooking?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-big-of-a-bird-are-you-cooking#post-2363125 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 13:09:17 +0000 thismustbetheplace 2363125@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We're hosting a friendsgiving tomorrow and our head count just jumped from 10 to 15 with a last minute RSVP. I only have a 13lb turkey thawed :shocked: I ran out earlier and bought a small ham to cover my bases... Hopefully that won't be too weird BlueWolverine on "How big of a bird are you cooking?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-big-of-a-bird-are-you-cooking#post-2363105 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 12:58:50 +0000 BlueWolverine 2363105@https://boards.hellobee.com/ We're doing two because my FIL LOVES to fry one. Can only do up to 12 lbs in his fryer, so we have 12 lb fried and 9 lb in the oven for 9 adults and 3 kids. Rooting for leftovers! regberadaisy on "How big of a bird are you cooking?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-big-of-a-bird-are-you-cooking#post-2363101 Thu, 19 Nov 2015 12:57:20 +0000 regberadaisy 2363101@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I just reserved a 25lb-er! :shocked: Hopings it's enough for 25ish people. About half are kids ranging from 14m - 13!