can you eat a chicken killed by falcon?

[akchick]

One of my chickens just got taken out by a peregrine falcon. I didn't see it happen but saw it almost immediately after it happened. I scared the falcon away and the chicken hasn't been eaten by the bird. Is it safe for me to process it for consumption? Sad, but I don't want to waste it. I saw the post about eating chickens killed by foxes, dogs but nothing about birds.

I know I should have been watching more closely and have them under a covered run but it's a nice day and I was right there. So no lectures about being a better chicken mom please.

 

[Bear Foot Farm]

It should be fine.

You may want to trim around where the talons penetrated, but there's no reason it wouldn't be safe to eat.

 

[J3172]

yes it's safe to eat

 

[akchick]

Thank you for responding so quick! I'm plucking feathers now and it looks to be in pretty good shape. This is my first time doing this. Wish me luck!

 

[gsim]

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Roadkill vs Fieldkill?

Elapsed time is the governing thing , and what caused the kill.