Billy. Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 I took a load of pigeons out of the freezer, defrosted them and as I started to make them into pigeon burgers, i spotted these egg-like things under the skin. Can anyone tell me if this is safe to eat, as the pigeons went straight into the freezer after crowning and have lived in there for about three months. Click for full size picture. Eggs things circled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubix Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Blurry pic but it looks flyblown, they're eggs. I see it on venison during the hot months. You can scrape them off, if you are worried, cut out the bit they are on, then dab the whole thing down with white vinegar which is a good antiseptic and adds a nice taste. Wouldn't cook it rare though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davie mac Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 they look like maggots to me dont think i would chance it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomstick Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 pigeons went straight into the freezer after crowning and have lived in there for about three months. Even inert environment packed supermarket fresh meat has NORMAL freezer life of 1 month, more if you store it at like -20 etc Even ignoring the nannying of the supermarket (it will keep WAY longer than 1 month!) i think 3 is a tad longer than i'd be willing to risk! Go out and shoot some more Boomstick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted March 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 I've taken the above advice about the white vinegar. I read something ages ago about how long you can kep stuff in the freezer and stuff like chicken was actually stated to last up to a good six months. As long as it's cooked thoroughly, I don't see much living through that. I will blend them up and refreeze and hopefully not go down with something deadly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death from below Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 I'd stay well away from refreezing......you might be asking for trouble...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomstick Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 I've taken the above advice about the white vinegar. I read something ages ago about how long you can kep stuff in the freezer and stuff like chicken was actually stated to last up to a good six months. As long as it's cooked thoroughly, I don't see much living through that. I will blend them up and refreeze and hopefully not go down with something deadly! It's not the stuff 'living' that you have to worry about - it's the heat stable toxins. Also i think refreezing would be a VERY bad idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambu13 Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 It's not the stuff 'living' that you have to worry about - it's the heat stable toxins. Also i think refreezing would be a VERY bad idea! Seconded! dont refreeze it, your just giving bacteria a chance to produce toxins! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George1990 Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Re freezing sounds like a bad idea. But otherwise they should be fine (I'd imagine!) I've eaten pheasant that's been in the freezer for months and months, so I doubt that's a real problem either. (did have lots of black bits in though ) ;) ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 you can refreeze once its been cooked but NOT if it hasnt defrosting and refreezing raw is a BIG nono shaun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted March 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Haha, ok I'll cook it all first and then freeze...! Thanks for the tip guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeksofdoom Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Just throw it out you tight ******* before you kill yourself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul223 Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Or put it in a plastic 'snappies' bag and place it on the window sill for a few days, let see what happens to those white spots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 Or put it in a plastic 'snappies' bag and place it on the window sill for a few days, let see what happens to those white spots maybe theyll grow into baby pigeons?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shot shot Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 maybe theyll grow into baby pigeons?? not sure it works that way babby only one way to find out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 not sure it works that way babby only one way to find out it might you know, could be a form of asexual reproduction like bacteria.... ill have to test my theory out on saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadkill Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 i have kept stuff in the freezer for nearly a year and ate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeinVA Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 it might you know, could be a form of asexual reproduction like bacteria.... ill have to test my theory out on saturday What? You going to try and mate yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomstick Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 What? You going to try and mate yourself He has booked an appointment with lady palm and her 5 daughters methinx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeinVA Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 He has booked an appointment with lady palm and her 5 daughters methinx I guess Babbs give a whole new meaning to 'go screw yourself' ,or perhaps he is part flat worm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomstick Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 I guess Babbs give a whole new meaning to 'go screw yourself' ,or perhaps he is part flat worm or perhaps just a straight forward ****** (clue: rhymes with banker) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeinVA Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 (edited) or perhaps just a straight forward ****** (clue: rhymes with banker) I will tell you that Babbs is a good dude.. I would refer to him as good people.. Edited March 12, 2009 by LeeinVA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomstick Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 mate there was no offence meant he a good guy, i see his posts Still if he is a practicer of 'self love' he is by definition a ****** not an insult ya see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeinVA Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 mate there was no offence meant he a good guy, i see his posts Still if he is a practicer of 'self love' he is by definition a ****** not an insult ya see I realize that but i wasnt sure really what banker with a 'W' meant.. Whether it be you or anyother of my mates the last thing i would want to do is offend as your English humor is powerful confusing.. No offence taken bud I am new to this English thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Fudd Posted March 12, 2009 Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 What? You going to try and mate yourself ha ha ha! i meant more about shooting a pigeon and seeing if i could make it grow into more pigeons; ive been trying that other methid for years and theres still only one of me - i had perfect 20 20 vision 4 years ago and now i need glasses I will tell you that Babbs is a good dude.. I would refer to him as good people.. awww thanks lee.... and just a quick ulster joke - yes, we are the people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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