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Feed for about 4-10 days before butchering to get a good fat layer on your bird(s), you plan on butchering. Can go longer if needed, but too much fat would have to be removed. I set my extra fat aside, & freeze it so I can render it down into schmaltz.

Thanks.

I do feed my birds scratch feed before butchering. It helps put some extra fat on the bird so it doesn't dry up in the oven. The fat is also handy for increasing the rich chicken flavor in soups.

I raise Heritage type for meat, & eggs. I feed 20% Flock Raiser type feeds, & give them free range time. I breed my own birds. This is a hen I butchered a month ago. She was about 1yr of age, & was tender, & delicious.