Well wow! Leave it to the turkey aficionados, those gurus at Butterball, to tackle the impossible and make it a reality. Thawing a frozen turkey for an average of three days is standard. The length of thawing depends on the turkey's weight, which is generally 24 hours for every four pounds of turkey meat. Then, you'll need to dig your hands in to get rid of the neck and giblets after it's thawed.