jives13

My friend and I don't know what part of the squirrel this is? We never seen this on squirrel before. I'm not sure if it's just fat surrounding the heart, but usually it's more transparent. Not bright red cottage cheese like in the shape like fins. Any ideas? Would it had been safe to eat? Thanks.

Brazilnut

That "red cottage cheese" is the lungs.
Fry that squirrel!

jives13

Thanks. Yummy, good to know. I'm still learning

jerseyhunter

When in doubt, throw it out.

nineoaks2004

Looks fine to me, fry it up and enjoy..

Jeffersonbrwn

I will never eat a squirrel.

Topgun 3006

Yep, those are the lungs, so fry that squirrel up and have at it!!!

Bocajnala

As everyone else has said, those are the lungs and everything looks normal. But, being unsure, you did the right thing. Go ask someone that knows before you risk eating something that could be bad.
-Jake

scottycoyote

always best, although i never really autopsy my squirrel..after skinning it i cut it open with game shears and pull out the insides in one handful and into the slop bucket they go, then quarter it out and into baggies.