1. Jun 22, 2011 #1
   

   homestead tim Out Of The Brooder

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   Newbie question:
   How long are the fresh chickens good for in the fridge? I have a killing party next Tuesday and a HUGE Chicken roast on Sunday. Do I need to freeze and thaw them, or can i leave them in the fridge for 5 days? I'm sure grocery store chicken is older then 5 days.... isn't it? Any opinions would be appreciated!

    
3. Jun 22, 2011 #2
   

   Dogfish Rube Goldberg incarnate

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   Keep very cold and you should be fine. Ice chill them before you refrigerate. Get the fridge as close to 32 degrees as you can.

    
5. Jun 22, 2011 #3
   

   KatyTheChickenLady Bird of A Different Feather

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   I've kept fresh ones in there for 2 weeks and they have been fine. We do a week all the time and don't even think about it.

    

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