Home | Community | Message Board
You are not signed in.
Sign In New Account
Forum Index Search Posts Trusted Vendors Highlights Galleries FAQ User List Chat Store Random Growery

Magic-Mushrooms-Shop.com
This site includes paid links. Please support our sponsors.

Mushrooms, Mycology and Psychedelics > Mushroom Hunting and Identification
Threaded Mode Threaded  Previous topic Previous  View all topics Index  Next topic Next 

Welcome to the Shroomery Message Board! You are experiencing a small sample of what the site has to offer. Please login or register to post messages and view our exclusive members-only content. You'll gain access to additional forums, file attachments, board customizations, encrypted private messages, and much more!

Shop: Original Sensible Seeds Bulk Cannabis Seeds   North Spore North Spore Mushroom Grow Kits & Cultivation Supplies   Mushroom-Hut Liquid Cultures   MagicBag.co All-In-One Bags That Don't Suck   Sporeworks.EU Spores for European Microscopy

Jump to first unread post Pages: 1 | 2 |  [ show all ]
Some of these posts are very old and might contain outdated information. You may wish to search for newer posts instead.
chicken of the woods
    #5954562 -

Can someone give a positive ID as this being chicken of the woods? It comes up every year in this tree and I would like to try it but just want to make sure. ALso, any recipes or preparation tips would be appreciated. What's amazing is that this has fruited in spite of a super hot and dry period we are having in NE Florida.



--------------------
Worm Composting Made Easy

Edited by shroomaker (08/11/06 07:03 PM)

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Re: chicken of the woods [Re: shroomaker]
    #5954853 -

I think ID's are generally better in the Hunting Forum, but that sure looks like Chicken of the Woods to me. I would eat it.


--------------------
--Ladle--

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Re: chicken of the woods [Re: ladle3000]
    #5954886 -

Thanks. From what I have read, there are no dangerous look alikes(??).
I agree it would have been better posting it to the hunting forum. If mods wish to move it there, I would appreciate it.


--------------------
Worm Composting Made Easy

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Re: chicken of the woods [Re: shroomaker]
    #5954911 -

No; That doesn't look like chiken of the woods (Hen of the woods)to me. The kind i used to find were at the base of the tree and resembled a fluffed up chicken sitting on eggs. I'd look for another I.D


--------------------
Let it not be remembered
That mycelium eats detritus and dies
But that life in all it's glory
Counts mycelium to be on it's side.

Edited by Booby (08/11/06 08:24 PM)

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Re: chicken of the woods [Re: Booby]
    #5954933 -

I could be wrong but I believe that the appearance has to do with the stage of growth that it is in (also chicken of the woods, Laetiporus sulphureus is different than Hen of the woods).
I believe that these may be young and that they get more ruffled as they age. However, I am not sure so that's why I posted. I think I read that there were no look alikes.


--------------------
Worm Composting Made Easy

Edited by shroomaker (08/11/06 08:31 PM)

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Re: chicken of the woods [Re: Booby]
    #5954934 -

lookylooky

[url=http://images.google.com/images?q="Hen+of+the+woods"&hl=en&btnG=Search+Images]http://images.google.com/images?q="Hen+of+the+woods"&hl=en&btnG=Search+Images[/url]







I have seen an orange one growing in the shade on an eastern exposure. It was very tasty.


--------------------
Let it not be remembered
That mycelium eats detritus and dies
But that life in all it's glory
Counts mycelium to be on it's side.

Edited by Booby (08/11/06 08:33 PM)

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Re: chicken of the woods [Re: Booby]
    #5954953 -

Chicken of the woods is different?

Oh.



Only one picture that I could find; Ketchikan, is that Alaska?


--------------------
Let it not be remembered
That mycelium eats detritus and dies
But that life in all it's glory
Counts mycelium to be on it's side.

Edited by Booby (08/11/06 08:36 PM)

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Re: chicken of the woods [Re: Booby]
    #5954972 -

Ah, Laetiporus sulphureus





--------------------
Let it not be remembered
That mycelium eats detritus and dies
But that life in all it's glory
Counts mycelium to be on it's side.

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Re: chicken of the woods [Re: Booby]
    #5954990 -

Here's one that doesn't look appetizing:



"The Sulphur shelf, Laetiporus sulphureus, is a stalkless bracket fungi. This means that you find it as often overlapping fanlike shelves on the trunks of trees. It is bright yellow-orange to orange, and can grow quite large and lovely. It has pores rather than gills. Some people find this mushroom causes them gastric upset, whereas many people enjoy them without any untoward effects"

http://www.chesterfieldoutdoors.com/mushrooms/mushrooms.html


--------------------
Let it not be remembered
That mycelium eats detritus and dies
But that life in all it's glory
Counts mycelium to be on it's side.

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Re: chicken of the woods [Re: Booby]
    #5956291 -

Booby said:
No; That doesn't look like chiken of the woods (Hen of the woods)to me. The kind i used to find were at the base of the tree and resembled a fluffed up chicken sitting on eggs. I'd look for another I.D


Sounds to me like you were finding Hen of the Woods (Grifola frondosa). That is most definately Chicken of the Woods.

Edit: Nevermind, I see you already realize that


--------------------
--Ladle--

Edited by ladle3000 (08/12/06 12:15 PM)

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Re: chicken of the woods [Re: ladle3000]
    #5956804 -

Just pan fried some of it with butter and man was that good! I am surprised that this is not cultivated as a gourmet mushroom. Gonna fix some of it with risotta next now that I see that it didn't kill me or make me sick.


--------------------
Worm Composting Made Easy

Edited by shroomaker (08/12/06 03:00 PM)

Extras: Filter Print Post Top
Re: chicken of the woods [Re: shroomaker]
    #5957355 -

Let me say that on MANY occasssions have I accidently referred to Sulphur Shelf (Chicken Mushroom) as "Chicken of the Woods". For some reason, my mind tries to cross 'Hen' of the Woods with 'Chicken' Mushroom and that's the result!

Common mistake, and luckily both are edible. Be aware of two things before consuming:

  • I have a few sources that say sulphur shelf growing on locust, eucalyptus, and conifers, have caused reactions in some foragers including swollen lips and gastro-upsets, so I would sample first, and then cook the rest later.

  • the newest, soft tissue is best for eating. The closer to the base the flesh is, the less desirable the texture.

  • many claim that frying sulphur shelf toughens the texture, so I assume there are better ways of cooking it?

  • there are white pored, and yellow pored varieties - the yellow pored is less desirable, but still allegedly a delicious mushroom.

    Anyway, nice finds bud.

    • Edited by Timberdoodler (08/12/06 07:20 PM)

    Extras: Filter Print Post Top
    Re: chicken of the woods [Re: Timberdoodler]
        #5957421 -

    Timberdoodler said:
    Let me say that on MANY occasssions have I accidently referred to Sulphur Shelf (Chicken Mushroom) as "Chicken of the Woods".


    Sulphur Shelf, Chicken Mushroom and Chicken of the Woods are all the same mushroom (Laetiporus sulphureus.)


    --------------------




    Sectioned Under The Mental Health Act Sat 20-10-07 to Thurs 01-11-07 for playing TECHNO music

    Extras: Filter Print Post Top
    Re: chicken of the woods [Re: Amatoxin]
        #5957544 -

    Is "chicken of the woods" an official nickname?

    I always thought it was just "chicken mushroom".

    Ah well...I guess I wasn't as wrong as I thought I was!

    Extras: Filter Print Post Top
    Re: chicken of the woods [Re: Timberdoodler]
        #5957766 -

    Timberdoodler said:
    Is "chicken of the woods" an official nickname?


    The common name for Laetiporus sulphureus has always been 'Chicken Of The Woods' here in Britain, don't know about the States :shrug:


    --------------------




    Sectioned Under The Mental Health Act Sat 20-10-07 to Thurs 01-11-07 for playing TECHNO music

    Extras: Filter Print Post Top
    Re: chicken of the woods [Re: shroomaker]
        #5958096 -




    chickens





    hens

    Extras: Filter Print Post Top
    Re: chicken of the woods [Re: Corporal Kielbasa]
        #5958502 -

    I found a chicken of the woods recently too:



    --------------------
    If it's not broken, then the government will try to fix it until it is.

    Extras: Filter Print Post Top
    Re: chicken of the woods [Re: Timberdoodler]
        #5958552 -

    Timberdoodler said:
    Is "chicken of the woods" an official nickname?

    I always thought it was just "chicken mushroom".

    Ah well...I guess I wasn't as wrong as I thought I was!


    As mentioned, the scientific name is Laetiporus sulphureus. If you look at my original picture, this was a young specimen and the most recommeded time for eating. I was able to cut off the outer 2/3 without it being too woody. I think with the more mature ones, you need to use more of the outer fringes (can't cut as deep etc.) Also, as mentioned, it needs to come from less aromatic woods - like oak etc.


    --------------------
    Worm Composting Made Easy

    Edited by shroomaker (08/13/06 07:29 AM)

    Extras: Filter Print Post Top
    Re: chicken of the woods [Re: shroomaker]
        #5958976 -

    This just goes to show how using common names of mushrooms can sometimes be confusing.

    Chicken of the woods and hen of the woods are different mushrooms...there is even another mushroom that is commonly referred to as the fried chicken mushroom  that is different from both of those.

    Chicken of the woods (chicken mushroom)(sulfur shelf) = Laetiporus sulphureus

    Hen of the Woods = Grifola Frondosa

    Fried Chicken Mushroom = Lyophyllum Decastes

    What you have in your pic is Laetiporus sulphureus.

    lol...the guy that gives out the common names must really love chicken. :smirk:  I love both chicken and hen of the woods, but I don't find anything related to chicken about either, except maybe texture.

    Edited by srgtm1a (08/13/06 12:19 PM)

    Extras: Filter Print Post Top
    Re: chicken of the woods [Re: shroomaker]
        #18790452 -

    Found this on my trail run this morning...is this what I think it is???  If so, would it still be good tomorrow morning?  New to wild mushroom collecting and want to get it right.  Found in Rhode Island, by the way :smile:

    Thanks!

    Extras: Filter Print Post Top
    Jump to top Pages: 1 | 2 |  [ show all ]

    Shop: Original Sensible Seeds Bulk Cannabis Seeds   North Spore North Spore Mushroom Grow Kits & Cultivation Supplies   Mushroom-Hut Liquid Cultures   MagicBag.co All-In-One Bags That Don't Suck   Sporeworks.EU Spores for European Microscopy

    Mushrooms, Mycology and Psychedelics > Mushroom Hunting and Identification
    Threaded Mode Threaded  Previous topic Previous  View all topics Index  Next topic Next 

    Similar ThreadsPosterViewsRepliesLast post
    * Found a ton of the chicken of the woods eris 1,640 10 09/03/05 12:09 PM
    by GGreatOne234
    * Wood dwelling cubensis part 2 (habitat pics) Lizard King 4,829 13 04/22/02 01:20 PM
    by GGreatOne234
    * Bracket Fungus (Chicken of the Woods) ID - am I correct? (PICS) Flashman 1,322 2 01/13/05 10:50 AM
    by ToxicMan
    * Chicken Litter?? drumsinttown 1,226 8 06/08/05 11:36 AM
    by drumsinttown
    * Found these near a cluster of mushrooms (need ID PLease) dazzyboi 1,663 7 10/18/03 07:51 PM
    by MagmaManiac
    * chicken of the woods nofind_um 1,385 6 08/05/03 04:01 PM
    by RebelSteve33
    * Ps. cubensis in wood chips!!!!????(PICS) Lizard King 4,187 11 09/09/01 05:53 PM
    by amanita
    * Cluster of Mushrooms found in local yard Nimbus231980 11,124 11 10/17/03 01:45 PM
    by ToxicMan

    Extra information
    You cannot start new topics / You cannot reply to topics
    HTML is disabled / BBCode is enabled
    Moderator: ToxicMan, karode13, inski, Alan Rockefeller, Duggstar, TimmiT, Anglerfish, Tmethyl, Lucis, Doc9151, Land Trout
    21,476 topic views. 1 members, 114 guests and 42 web crawlers are browsing this forum.
    [ Show Images Only | Sort by Score | Print Topic ]
    Search this thread:

    Copyright 1997-2026 Mind Media. Some rights reserved.

    Generated in 0.031 seconds spending 0.006 seconds on 16 queries.