Yellow Liquid in body cavity

[ambnett88]

I butchered a few of my meaties tonight. First time ever. One of them had an entire body cavity completely full of very yellow fluid. Completely full. Is the fluid due to heart failure? Does it taint the meat? I tossed the meat to the pigs as I was unsure. Another bird had the same fluid around the heart but it was a small amount and was contained to a sack around the heart. Help appreciated as I havent any idea. I still have 21 more birds to do tomorrow.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

You many find this helpful
http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/livestock/poultry/facts/13-063.htm

 

[ambnett88]

I didnt see on there where it said if the meat was safe?

 

[Mosey2003]

Yes, it's due to heart failure. Absolutely toss any with fluid in the cavity. Personally, I'd probably eat the one with it just around the heart, but that's me.