What are Hilary Erickson's top tips for buying chicken in bulk?

Based on the content I found, here are some of Hilary Erickson's top tips for buying and processing chicken in bulk:

1. Watch for Sales: Keep an eye on ads and when chicken is on a good sale, it's time to buy in bulk.
2. Quality Matters: Often, you get a better quality of meat by buying it all at once.
3. Processing: Once you have your bulk chicken, it's time to process it. Hilary recommends dividing the chicken into different cuts and storing them in separate bags. For example, one bag could have chicken chopped into 1-inch pieces, another could have strips, and so on.
4. Storage: Use a vacuum sealer like a FoodSaver to keep the chicken fresh for a long time. If you don't have one, ziplock bags can work too.
5. Cook Some Immediately: Hilary suggests cooking some of the chicken right away in a crockpot with chicken stock, salt, and pepper. Once cooked, you can shred it and store it in baggies in 1-2 cup measure amounts.

Remember, it's important to have an ample supply of baggies before you start processing your chicken. Also, be careful when handling raw chicken to avoid any foodborne illnesses.