How do I establish how many chickens fit on my rotisserie?

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I have a large rotisserie BBQ with double skewers side by each. I would like to get an idea of how many whole chickens I can roast at the same time. The skewers can fit about 5 small chickens (3-4 lbs) each, but I'm wondering if skewers will fit side by side and still rotate without rubbing.

What is the Average widest diameter of a small chicken?

I hoping that someone here with access to a bunch of small chickens can measure a few at the widest part and provide their results.

You could nip down to your local supermarket with a tape measure… just ignore the stares ;) — Tetsujin, Aug 30 '23 at 17:33
This really depends on location, chicken sizes vary around the world. — GdD, Aug 30 '23 at 19:27

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Aug 30 '23 at 21:25

The issue is that the size varies greatly. However, once ready to put on the rotisserie, you could also truss or tie the birds, compacting them a bit and helping to create clearance. Seems to me that you could get a rough idea with two chickens, by placing one on each rotisserie.

How do I establish how many chickens fit on my rotisserie?

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