How do you know if the meat is ok to eat?

[maychickn]

I have 14 CX that are about 7/8 weeks old. One had a bad leg and so we butchered him today (still able to get around but struggling). This was our first time butchering and processing. When I went to cut the leg in the joint, there was a little bit of yellow liquid that came out of the joint. I cut off the thigh and all, but is it still ok to eat or should I toss the whole thing? Also, how do you know if the meat is bruised and is that ok? There is a small bloody spot on the breast just under the skin. I’m not sure if it’s even a bruise but I’m very new to this so any advice is appreciated!

 

[chub_the_chick]

sorry i don't know anything about meat chickens. i am new to chicken keeping! I hope you find the help you are looking for!

 

[maychickn]

Thank you!

 

[annageckos]

I'd eat it, cut out the bruised spot if you want to. The yellow liquid was likely from inflammation, it is safe. Also when you cut into a joint there is 'gel', the lubricating liquid that lets the joints move smoothly.

 

[Mosey2003]

That sounds normal. A bruise will show up as a greenish tinge usually. If the little blood spot bothers you, cut it out.