Butchering silkie Roosters

[Mikejames31]

Good day Group! I’m just curious as I’m new to the chicken game. I ended up with a few roosters after we hatched silkie chickens. As I was processing the roosters I found a goo like substance that would come out of the feather holes after hand plucking. I was just looking for some feed back to see if this is normal and confirming that the meat is still good for eating. Picture attached below, cheers!

 

[LikeTurkeys]

I've seen this too! Found out today it's just the fat and tissue at the base of the feather (if he was molting the new feathers would have had more of this) - normal! See this thread: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/weird-worm-like-things-coming-out-of-the-pores.561401/

 

[Mikejames31]

Thank you very much for the quick response, I’m happy I don’t have to waste the meat!