How long do you smoke a chicken?

Can you tell me if you smoke say 5 chickens instead of 1 in the smoker how much will this affect the time the chickens smoke for. If you add ribs to the same smoker who much more time to smoke everything. read more

You should be able to complete a 6 pound chicken in 1 1/2 - 2 hours @ 275°F [135°C]. Some things to remember that might help you out: You are going for an internal temp of 160°F [70°C] in the breast meat and 170°F [75°C] at the thigh. read more

Now, if you're smoking some ribs, or a brisket, or a big, juicy pork butt, and you want to throw in a whole chicken because, well, it's just not right to waste smoker space, just do it. Smoke that bird at 225 degrees until it reaches 160 degrees, then pop it into a hot (400 degrees) grill or oven for 5 to 10 minutes. read more