Sep 6, 2012 #1 chicken girl 8 In the Brooder 7 Years Joined Aug 30, 2012 Messages 27 Reaction score 4 Points 32 Location leander Is it ok to eat a chicken that died of oldness or a disease?
Sep 6, 2012 #2 ChicKat Free Ranging 11 Years Friend Spirit Joined May 20, 2011 Messages 8,141 Reaction score 2,216 Points 527 Location Texas - right here at the computer, right now.... Most people would probably avoid consuming such a bird. I would say it is not recommended.
Sep 7, 2012 #3 Oregon Blues Crowing 8 Years Joined Apr 14, 2011 Messages 5,531 Reaction score 297 Points 273 Location Central Oregon If it died of old age, it would be fine to eat, as long as you were right on the spot to process and refrigerate the moment it died. If it died of old age, it is going to be tougher than shoe leather. I don't eat diseased animals.
If it died of old age, it would be fine to eat, as long as you were right on the spot to process and refrigerate the moment it died. If it died of old age, it is going to be tougher than shoe leather. I don't eat diseased animals.