Is this hen supposed to be this FAT??

[mmtillman]

I butchered my first bird awhile back ...a roo...very lean meat. Yesterday I had to cull an injured hen

and when I did I found her to be full of fat!! It was bright yellow fat and all thru her body. I removed it as best I could, but wondered if this is normal ? Does this mean I feed my girls well and that they will be nice and warm this winter? Or is this not normal? I have her in the fridge but wont eat her till I hear from you all ! Thanks!!

 

[Brunty_Farms]

You removed all the good stuff! Makes great soup stock....

However to answer your question.... if a hen stops laying (over 2-3 years) she will be come fat like you described. It's normal, which is why after 2 years most hens are sold for soup chickens if they are not pets. So yes it's ok....