dave said:We have raised meat birds several times. Feathers everywhere!
Do you use a cone? With the wings tucked and compressed, there is little to any feathers shed.
We finally settled on processing birds in the kitchen. With an extra deep sink, a well placed disposal to act as a cradle, and a well placed cutting board sealing off most of the opening at the top off the sink, all of the mess stays contained. Also, clean up is a snap!