Raccoon ripped off skin under wing...Can we eat it still?

[augustmomx2]

I live in an urban/suburban setting, however, we still have raccoons. Pretty sure one got a 7wk old cx roo last night and ripped a portion of his skin off. Its removed right under the wing, and kind of "flapping" if you will

Anyways, I usually send my meaties to be processed by an amish family, but now I'm obviously going to have to process the chicken myself. Is the meat okay to eat? Since it just happened, I don't see any signs of infection and have separated him from the rest of the bunch in a clean area. Just want to verify this is a good idea before I go thru with the processing and its something we shouldn't be eating. Thanks!!

 

[Frost Homestead]

I wouldn't eat it because Raccoons can have rabies and even though the bird isn't susceptible I wouldn't risk it. just my two cents

 

[bigshawn]

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[augustmomx2]

Thanks guys...time to put the poor thing out of his misery

So close to butcher time too...

 

[Tracydr]

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And distemper. I think there are a bunch of other nasties that I can't remember.

 

[aubreynoramarie]

plus they use their dirty little grubbers to rummage through garbage and the sewers all night