It completely depends on the size of the bird! I start with my oven at 450°F and then turn it down to 350°F. For specifics (and the best tips so you don't need to keep basting your bird) check out my post on u003ca href=u0022https://hungerthirstplay.com/no-baste-cheesecloth-turkey/u0022u003ehow to cook your turkeyu003c/au003e.