Discolored skin and meat after resting

[TheHappyHomestead]

We processed our first chicken last night. Approx. 8 mo easter egger roo. I know he likely won't be good meat but he was aggressive so he serves us better as a stock.

Anyway, my question is, after resting in the fridge overnight, his skin and meat is very discolored and splotchy today. Did I do something wrong? Is he still okay to use? I'm attaching pics for reference.

Thanks!

 

[sourland]

By any chance did you singe him to remove fine feathering? Just looks a bit dried out from being in the refrigerator - he'll be fine to eat.

 

[TheHappyHomestead]

By any chance did you singe him to remove fine feathering? Just looks a bit dried out from being in the refrigerator - he'll be fine to eat.

We didn't singe. Just scalded to get majority of feathers off

 

[Brooks_]

Looks mottled from air. otherwise fine.

 

[3KillerBs]

We didn't singe. Just scalded to get majority of feathers off

I'm guessing that the temperature of the scald might have been a little high?

Also, if the skin is exposed to air it can dry unevenly.

 

[gatrapper]

I've had that happen. No worries at all. Send him to the frying pan!

 

[Ursuline Chick]

Make a good strong stock with him. Then remove the meat and skin and use the meat in a stew or soup or whatever you like. Just cut up the meat before you begin to cook your meal after making a twelve hour stock.