How long to defrost a whole chicken?

[mogs0]

if I take it out of the freezer now can it go in the slow cooker in the morning?

Yes if you're leaving it out on the side, no if defrosting in fridge. Defrost in fridge is safer but will take approx 24 hrs.

Yep, it'll be fine.

Keep it in a coolish place though, or it might get a bit too warm :)