How do you prepare a live chicken?

To prepare a live chicken for cooking, first ensure that you have all necessary tools, such as a sharp knife, a cutting board, and a container for the blood. Carefully restrain the chicken, then quickly and humanely dispatch it by cutting the throat to minimize distress. After the chicken is bled out, remove the feathers by either plucking or scalding in hot water, and then gut the bird, removing the internal organs. Finally, rinse the chicken thoroughly before cooking or storing it.