Ascites in a not-laying laying hen, safe to eat?

[7 chicken army]

I am super sad, I had to put down my lovely French splash Maran today because she wasn't moving (she was unable to stand up and I couldn't tell if it was a leg problem or what, at the time) and I found out she had ascites (I've never encountered this before, this is my first flock). Is it safe to eat her or is there a problem from the condition? FWIW, she was not egg bound or anything, she hasn't layed in two years, she was getting older. I would prefer to not waste her, ethically I'd rather eat her, just my own feelings, but if there's a reason I shouldn't I'd like to hear it. I see both opinions on the net, if you can give scientific factual reasons I'd appreciate it.

Now down to Six Chicken Army

 

[TexasSam]

I don't think I would eat A hen that died from A disease. I can also say that old birds are chewy and tuff

 

[Dawnclucks22]

I'm not expert with slaughter but I don't think it would be a good idea to eat an infected chicken. However, I'd never, EVER eat my girls as they're my pets. I'd bury her instead

 

[TexasSam]

I'm not expert with slaughter but I don't think it would be a good idea to eat an infected chicken. However, I'd never, EVER eat my girls as they're my pets. I'd bury her instead

I would eat them just not A sick dead I have some that I like but when they stop laying they go to the table but I can see where you're coming from.

 

[bobbi-j]

I wouldn't eat it. Mostly just because of my own personal "ick factor". I don't want to eat meat that's been exposed to a possible infection or bacteria.

 

[7 chicken army]

I guess I didn't do enough (or a good enough) search on here, here's a thread. https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/can-i-eat-it.417609/
I'd like to say though, that bacteria are all around us. Avoiding meat that's been exposed to "bacteria" just isn't possible, sorry. Also I have no way of knowing what caused this condition, it may have been congenital so not caused by a bacteria or infection. So. There's that. Thanks for your opinions though folks.

 

[bobbi-j]

I guess I didn't do enough (or a good enough) search on here, here's a thread. https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/can-i-eat-it.417609/
I'd like to say though, that bacteria are all around us. Avoiding meat that's been exposed to "bacteria" just isn't possible, sorry. Also I have no way of knowing what caused this condition, it may have been congenital so not caused by a bacteria or infection. So. There's that. Thanks for your opinions though folks.

Oh, I'm well aware that there is bacteria all around us. We process our chickens, venison and other wild game. In no way is the environment sterile. Like I said, it's just my own personal ick factor at work. I'd plant it out in the garden or under a rose bush instead. Glad you found the answer you were looking for.