Last week, any changes I need to make?

[ourltlflock]

I am nearing the last week of my meaties, is there anything I need to do before butchering as far as feed goes? I am currently feeding 12 hrs on and 12 hrs off. ACV in the water too. Do I not feed last 24 hours? Do I need to marinate with garlic? lol.

 

[ourltlflock]

Any one?

I gather from reading that I need to pull the food the last 24 hours.

 

[birds4kids]

Yeah, pulling the feed just makes evisceration easier and potentially cleaner. Keep them watered.

 

[donrae]

I don't do anything different with my CX or my excess layer breed cockerels. Sometimes I fast them, sometimes butchering is an impulse and the bird has full crop and intestines. Empty is definitely easier, but the other way's not impossible.

 

[ourltlflock]

Ok, thanks! This will be my first time with meat birds. Luckily I have a friend that is going to show/help with the butcher process as I am kinda clueless.