3 whole Chickens at once to much?

[tallbm]

 
Thanks TallBM I plan on trying the turkey drums soon too as I love going to the fair and getting them! I feel I learned a lot from this experience and feel like I'll be able to manage my temp better on the next cook after trying my hand at this chickens. BTW I went with chicken because they are cheap too. If I would have messed up it wouldnt have been as bad as bad on my wallet if I was trying to smoke a brisket haha

Chef JimmyJ I will definitely try that out next time! I was wondering if the skin being so moist was the reason it didnt fully crisp up. I'll probably do chickens again soon to try that recommendation out!

I totally understand experimenting with the chicken, I did/do the same thing since it is easy on the wallet.  I have modified the crap out of my smoker and every time I make a modification I test it out with chicken hahaha.  I have never had much smoked chicken and what I have had was always dry and unimpressive.  I couldn't believe how good it comes out and how it is almost a secret that it can be done well and easily.

As for the turkey drums, feel free to check out my post on how to make those types of drums because it takes a little different approach by using cure to get that flavor you are expecting.  If you don't use cure it will come out more like smoked chicken then those fair style drums you were expecting.  Feel free to post any questions you have on the thread:

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/264534/cured-smoked-turkey-drumstricks-like-qview