When should I remove feed before processing?

[BobcatKen]

This weekend I am planning to process some chickens. When should I remove the feeders from the pens? Night before? Couple hours? Day before? I'm trying to search for this info here but I'm not doing a very good job of finding it. thanks in advance.

 

[silkiechicken]

12 hors or the night before should be fine.

 

[perfectly_polish]

You should remove their food 12-24 hours before you plan to process them.

 

[BobcatKen]

Thanks. They are having their last meal tonight.