Meat

Wry Tail is when a chickens tail is permanently held to one side. Causes for wry tail can vary from genetics to possible injury. It’s… Read More »Why Are Chickens Tails Crooked?

The scientific term for the pope’s nose is the uropygium. This is the part that holds the tail feathers. Why is the chicken tail called… Read More »What Part Of The Chicken Is The Pope’S Nose?

The uropygial gland, better known as the preen gland or oil gland, is located near the base of the tail. It’s normally hidden under feathers,… Read More »What Is The Yellow Thing In Chicken Tail?

The pygostyle — also known colloquially as the pope’s nose, parson’s nose or chicken butt — is not only a great source of protein but… Read More »Is Chicken Butt Good Eating?

The skin protects the meat while it’s cooking by preventing it from drying out, it also adds flavour but it’s where a lot of the… Read More »Should Chicken Skin Be Removed?

Chicken Backs are very popular in the American south: even though there is little meat on them, they offer lots of area to be coated… Read More »Can You Eat The Back Of A Chicken?

Each chicken has two breasts. When a recipe calls for a chicken breast, it generally means half the breast, and not the whole breast (a… Read More »How Many Chicken Breasts Make Up A Whole Chicken?

Chicken Neck Most often the necks are boiled for soups or gravies or add meat to stuffing. There isn’t very much meat on a neck,… Read More »What Is Chicken Neck Used For?

Always Cook Chicken Liver All the Way through Use a food thermometer (you can’t tell by looking). Cook the inside of the liver to 165°F,… Read More »How Do You Know When Chicken Livers Are Done?

Chicken Neck Most often the necks are boiled for soups or gravies or add meat to stuffing. There isn’t very much meat on a neck,… Read More »Is There Meat On Chicken Neck?