Foulhook Posted August 25, 2019 Report Share Posted August 25, 2019 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamilleR Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamilleR Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 Those look like they have white pore surface? I think L. Cincinnatus is the only white pored chicken. They might be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foulhook Posted August 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 The underside is a very light yellow . the tree was laying down and very very degraded. I have no idea what tree it was. Was maybe 6 inches in diameter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Posted August 26, 2019 Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foulhook Posted August 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 Appreciate both your replies! Have them in the fridge now trying to decide what to do. They are such perfect specimens I hate the idea of tossing them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamilleR Posted August 28, 2019 Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 Did you try it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foulhook Posted August 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2019 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamilleR Posted September 2, 2019 Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 If I find a large amount, I make a "chicken" casserole. I breaded some cutlets for chicken parmesan too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katie Posted September 11, 2019 Report Share Posted September 11, 2019 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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