Worms on wings of freshly culled rooster?

[rod5591]

I had to cull two 12 week old roosters. After scalding them I plucked the wings first, and was alarmed to see what appeared to be worms . This is my first time preparing a bird for cooking, so I am not certain. Attached is a photo . I would appreciate it if someone experienced would give me their opinion. Are these parasitic worms? Are the birds edible? Thank you.

 

[BlackHackle]

View attachment 1460807 View attachment 1460807 I had to cull two 12 week old roosters. After scalding them I plucked the wings first, and was alarmed to see what appeared to be worms . This is my first time preparing a bird for cooking, so I am not certain. Attached is a photo . I would appreciate it if someone experienced would give me their opinion. Are these parasitic worms? Are the birds edible? Thank you.

Those aren't worms. They are fluids from the removed feathers. I get that all the time

 

[ShannonR]

Not worms. Totally edible. What you are seeing is developing feather shaft, it comes from underneath the skin while plucking. Happens more often with primary feathers than other feathers.

 

[rod5591]

Whew! Thank you!

 

[Mosey2003]

I knew that's what this post was gonna be about

 

[cottontail farm]

Thanks for this thread everyone. Never seen this before, had no idea!