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Well, been looking for these the last couple seasons and finally found them today. 

Only problem is the free was to degraded to ID as conifer or hardwood. I have heard chickens on conifers can possibly carry toxins that can make you sick. Does anyone have any opinion or experience with this. Like I said I aM not certain. The this forest was 60% conifer. There was big oak over the long skinny tree these were growing  on. Would be a shame because they are perfect specimens . Unfortunately I left the camera in my car. These were way back in the Bush 

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If the tree was one skinny trunk with small branches, I would think it was conifer. What type of conifer woods? Hemlock? I'm not familiar with eastern trees. This may help:

https://www.messiah.edu/Oakes/fungi_on_wood/poroid fungi/species pages/Laetiporus huroniensis.htm

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Here, in Ontario, eastern hemlock is a common host tree. I've read about the same concerns, you have, and after further research found that eucalyptus is the host most notable with stomach issues. I brought up the conifer issue, at a foray meeting, and was greeted with blank looks. Apparently no one has had problems. Best to try a small portion then wait to see if there are any side affects.

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On 8/30/2019 at 12:58 PM, Foulhook said:

I did not. The next day I found a big bloom on an oak tree. Those were delicious! 

Also was surprised to find a good amount of trumpets as well as a dozen chanterelles 

I can’t find trumpets anywhere!!! Help.

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