How to find CHICKEN OF THE WOODS AND HEN OF THE WOODS!

[@DrtERotinBasstrd]

The middle of October last year we had a beautiful 50* coldsnap, and I went to the woods. On one oak I collected 35+ pounds of Chicken. No bugs, no fiber, just robust and perfect. Every time I cut a stream of water stained my hoodie, lol. Thanks for sharing.

[@nomlasrellik7286]

Leave some at each spot to let them spore out.

[@prestige1018]

No I am hunting until extinction

[@aliyahblidner]

I remember my dad telling me that last year when he would go biking in a woodland area somewhere there was an abundance of chicken of the woods and hen of the woods. How fun!

[@rollingupmysleeves]

Thanks for watching!

[@rogerbeaird3320]

Lol yeah my son prides himself to see morels in the woods out car window going 15 mph lol

[@jamieford9138]

I live in middle Tenn. When we have our first frost of yr. I norm pick 60 to 100 lbs of Hen Of Woods. My favorite

[@jimthompson3030]

thank you for answering a friend has a white oak with chick in woods about 14 in. wide 5 ft high trees beautiful !!! i would like to start then on my oak trees i have about 100 to 300 red and white oak trees this would make large garden i a few years...

[@ve-dr1fw]

Remember that it is a parasitic mushroom and will kill the trees it grows on.

[@GuyCruls]

the chicken of the woods at 3:50 seems to have the typical look. would love to have a taste! nicely presented btw.

[@rollingupmysleeves]

Thanks very much!

[@greatwhitenorthlife2327]

Nice! I'm just getting into foraging this year myself.

[@peterskebo]

WOW! That was quite the harvest!!

[@TheAdventuresOfDougan]

I was really hoping you were going to share how you clean and prepare them, and then especially how you store them (vacuum pack?). Possibly in a future video?

[@rollingupmysleeves]

You bet, just waiting for more to flush.

[@voda5130]

Cảm ơn bạn đã chia sẻ nhiều loại nấm rất ngọn lần đầu tiên tôi mới thấy chúc bạn mạnh khỏe vui vẻ và hạnh phúc và thành công trên con đường công danh và sự nghiệp của mình

[@tristenkarcher6233]

This channel should have at least one mill like goddamn it's great to know this stuff so you now what's around you so when shit goes down in government or anything you know what you can't and can eat.

[@kylebell5129]

Love picking shrooms wait till you find some chanterelles. Chicken of the trees in a good home made spaghetti sause goes so well.

[@rollingupmysleeves]

Found one today - hopefully more coming.

[@Erated78]

Great video Lou! Every year I see chicken of the woods growing in the same spot but have never harvested any to eat. Will have to try it now thanks to this vid. Cheers

[@jonce6750]

Im in west michigan and we find them on willow trees to

[@shineyrocks390]

A Very nice resource to have around. You won't starve to death that's for sure. 👍

[@rollingupmysleeves]

Thanks for watching!

[@lemelicious1772]

Curious about the taste of the chicken of the woods mushroom... From Philippines here🤗

[@winterstorm3578]

Honestly it tastes just like chicken breast

[@SAVEDBYTHEBLOODOFCHRIST]

That looks soooo awesome!!! Great find.

[@coreypruka5501]

Make sure to have the accompanying book 'Snakes of Ontario'. Always handy to have in the bush. ;-)

[@gpwnedable]

That would be more of a pamphlet.

[@ghz24]

@@gpwnedable Are there any poisonous snakes in Ontario?

[@Gum_Cuzzler]

@@ghz24 The massasauga rattler is the only one I know of.

[@ghz24]

@@Gum_Cuzzler That's the only one here on the 40th parallel ( 40 degrees north) and none have been reported within 50 miles since 1940 something. A hundred miles south of here they are common enough to be warned about. Guess I thought I was on the northern edge of their range but, must be more about habitat than latitude. Thanks for pointing that out.

[@richardcallihan9746]

Nice video. Noticed your ATARI shirt, I worked there in Coin-op in the early '80s in Sunnyvale final inspection and Milpitas woodshop as the first article Insp. Till Time/Warner sold us out. Nice 4 ribbit buck knife getting the job done. (Inspector Callihan AKA Mike)

[@johnduncan4725]

Thanks for the knowing. Wild morels a a big treat here. Hard to find and where they grow r keep secret. We use to have this beautiful fungi grow on a tree @ childhood home. We were sure it had to be poisonous. The tree is now long gone. Sad

[@SaraRamirez-ix2cg]

I love this mushroom ❤️

[@guruofganja2906]

Really wanted to see you cook dehydrate and freezing them

[@rollingupmysleeves]

Coming soon!

[@twinnytinny2042]

Wish you do more videos of mushroom picking 😁😁

[@polarismadd]

For some reason this video makes me want to work on my sled.

[@RLP90Gdpy-qv8jt]

Wow my favourite mushroom

[@DavidReese2ndA]

Having a Wire/String/ heavy Fishing line..?? To use to remove that mushroom, from the Tree? Have you tried it? Instead of a Knife! Good Catch!

[@rollingupmysleeves]

Oh I like that idea! Thanks David.

[@DavidReese2ndA]

@@rollingupmysleeves Your Welcome... It will keep your skin away from possible poison Ivy/Oak... all you'll have to touch is your shroom's... Good Hunting!

[@kylebell5129]

I have used wire from my snairs. And braided fishing line. Both work really well

[@jonnychainwreath2869]

Just a thought if you already know where you are going to look (gps) perhaps you should bring a basket , back pack ,or grocery bag to collect and carry large mushrooms. There really are no poisonous look alikes for miatake or chicken of the woods

[@tomkarau]

Do you think that "Hen of the Woods" mushrooms might grow in the wild woods of Minnesota??.. I've yet to see one.

[@biff5856]

Wild shrooms are the best eating. I'm hyper cautious. Never came across the "chicken" . The color wasn't right. Found Charcoal Burners, Bay Boletes, Puff Balls, Jews Ears, Parasols and Oysters. All easy to i.d. and great tasting. I lived in the southern Missouri Ozarks at the time.

[@ray101mond]

wait thats an actual mushroom. holy crap it is! Jews ears ROFL

[@lendaryreviews]

Nice find. Right on.

[@torismith9591]

Iv a bunch of big old trees and these come big every year in ks from the ground from bad roots i image i and my family have put the ones im talking about in spaghetti and brown beef burrito and also som chilli just some thought for food haha

[@torismith9591]

I pan fried mine i also deep fried them and i also boiled them i left out the lasagna we made with it in my previous comment

[@AJENKINS1920]

Im late learning about this but thanks a million for the info

[@rollingupmysleeves]

No worries!

[@bartdaw6681]

Bart says “Yum”!

[@christophermartin6120]

Sometime I want to come visit

[@joslinnick]

Looks like Laetiporus Cinncinatus from the white underside.

[@DTA-me3kv]

Found so hen yesterday for the first time.

[@rollingupmysleeves]

nice!!

[@FidelCashflow13]

When do I start looking for/the season for chicken of the woods in NE?

[@rollingupmysleeves]

Might be a little late now - best time around here is late summer.

[@robertbard3165]

Great harvest !!!

[@kevinbush6698]

That's a small basket to bring for hunting chickens and hens lol!

[@rollingupmysleeves]

lol, yes i am changing it up for this year!

[@chinchin2121]

I always wanted to try picking mushrooms. I think I saw chicken of the woods once many years ago, but I didn't want to risk it. Do they have any look alikes that are dangerous? Or is it safe to assume that if they're orange and growing on trees they're eatable?

[@rollingupmysleeves]

I wouldn't assume anything with mushrooms - but id join some mushroom hunting groups and learn as much as you can!

[@stevenlandseadel2494]

There are other orange mushrooms on trees so there is a little more to it than that but Laetiporus species are fairly easy to recognize. Some people are allergic to chicken of the woods so sampling a small amount your 1st time is suggested too

[@chrisdemopoulos41]

Check the underside. If its pores instead of gills then you probably have it.

[@Sera-Chelle]

I kinda think the best rule to follow is that red means danger, with bugs, plants, fungi, etc. (& orange isn't too far off. Lol Things are usually brightly colored for a reason.) There are poisonous & toxic orange mushrooms, and I think there are other mushrooms with similarities to chicken of the woods that are toxic. Idk about similar poisonous ones, but still... & keep in mind there's always the chance of an allergic reaction to anything you haven't eaten/been exposed to before. Best, like he says, to not eat/ingest anything if you aren't absolutely, 100% sure about what you're dealing with. There's still unknown species out there too. Best to do your homework. Research, ask trusted experts, & be smart when you forage. Nature is a wonderful buffet! You just have to be mindful & know what you're eating. When in doubt, don't. Lol I'm still learning, myself, & love that there's channels like this that help expand my knowledge of the bounty mother nature has to offer! Best of luck, stay safe, & happy hunting! 😉❤😊☀️🌿🐝🌼🍄🌙🌟❤

[@CampingforCool41]

In my opinion Chicken of the Woods is fairly unmistakable once you get familiar with the key characteristics (pores, the color, the fact that it pretty much only grows on rotting hardwood, etc). Most of the look alikes I’ve seen listed are edible too, with the exception of the very poisonous Jack-o-lantern mushroom which looks very different besides the color (it has gills instead of pores, and stems)

[@NeonKue]

10:16 There’s a cluster of mushrooms above your head that you overlooked lol

[@nitam777]

I think I have chicken of the woods but I’m scared to eat it.. but I think I will.

[@ramrodnj]

So the an someone help me? I have similar looking mushrooms in my grass. I only saw one since we moved 4 years ago but it grew from the lawn. It almost looks like it has brain patterns. The top looks like it was nicely burned with a blowtorch. It’s similar to the chicken of the Forrest with its size I gues but not too much else. The thickness is diffrent as well as color. I’m in New Jersey. What else could it be? They are the size of soccer balls

[@rollingupmysleeves]

Hard to say without seeing a pic

[@zarathustra8714]

My "chicken spot" is having fresh chicken of the woods come up, but I've only known of it to produce in July

[@rollingupmysleeves]

Its a late season for sure....ive barely gotten any this year and by this time last year I have probably 50 pounds

[@cuyutupa6948]

Love mushrooms

[@jimthompson3030]

if i rub these mushrooms on oak trees will they grow or start a new garden of mushrooms if not how do i start mushrooms on my oak trees ??? please answer!!!!

[@rollingupmysleeves]

Some people crush them into a mash and spread them on trees...no idea if it works.

[@davidmuas4614]

I would've to order a mushroom 🍄 booklet

[@ahmedshaharyarejaz9886]

In Pakistan we have real Chickens native in our Woods. We just call them Chickens.

[@rollingupmysleeves]

Good to know!

[@ahmedshaharyarejaz9886]

@Rolling Up My Sleeves Chicken of the Woods sure does look delicious. Do you cultivate this in your woods or is it naturally occurring?

[@rogerbeaird3320]

I bet you were there last year with the same knife to ..lol cause u can 😆 🤣 😂 😹

[@warwickshiremidlandsweathe9067]

I tried chicken of the woods today and omfg that shit is soooooo gooood omggg

[@TungLe-zu9bb]

Where can I get that book at sir?

[@rollingupmysleeves]

I got mine on amazon.

[@marks8052]

what book are you using to ID mushrooms, is it region specific? I live in the Northeast

[@marks8052]

oops I saw ontario

[@themyceliumnetwork]

1:30 that hem of the woods aka Maitake in the video may in fact be a black staining polypore did you get a positive ID on it since than ?

[@rollingupmysleeves]

I dont think it was - it didn't stain black when picked and handled. tasted good too!

[@themyceliumnetwork]

@@rollingupmysleeves pending on age they dont always stain (if it was one)

[@bdee1084]

Is it possible to rehydrate the chicken that turned to foam?

[@rollingupmysleeves]

No once it is foam it is past its prime.

[@torismith9591]

I dont know how to contact you but i would love to show you the pics when they grow from root or whatever it looks like a pink slash orange rose pedal mushroom

[@torismith9591]

They also turn white depending on their lifespan i never have eaten them white cause theyre not healthy looking

[@rollingupmysleeves]

are you on Facebook? send pics there!

[@rollingupmysleeves]

When they are white they are too far gone for sure.

[@SamwiseDuderino]

I like to use a wire cutter... be sure to have valid explanation for the police, as it looks like a garrote. Made it from some snare wire, just place basket under cluster, slip wire behind and pull down. Plop go the shrooms in one cluster. Try not to press inward too much to avoid snagging on the bark.

[@rollingupmysleeves]

That's a great idea, I'm a trapper so no problem having a snare. Thanks for thr tip!

[@มณิภาศรีกระสอน-ท9ค]

The two husband and wife went to collect the mushrooms for cooking, it was unbelievable that it was very poisonous. After finishing the curry, the husband and wife ate it until they lay dead.

[@rollingupmysleeves]

Yummy

[@FuhqEwe]

Did you hire MJF as your cameraman?

[@ComfyDadShoes]

The sketchy part is how difficult it is to confirm.

[@dianeburgess3899]

I found chicken of the woods on a Eucalyptus tree is it safe to eat

[@rollingupmysleeves]

I honestly have no idea what you have so I could never say.

[@HiddenChin]

Love this shirt, and the mushrooms!

[@rollingupmysleeves]

Hey thanks for watching!

[@winboogie42]

Aww! Bummer where the DIY cooking prep video?

[@rollingupmysleeves]

I'm working on it

[@KP11520]

Ha! You didn't take us home with you to see what you did with them and then have to share them with us! Can't say I blame you! LOL

[@rollingupmysleeves]

As soon as I get more I will!

[@andrefecteau]

make sure you don't pick "jack o lantern"...they look similar...easy test: they glow in the dark

[@rollingupmysleeves]

Good to know thanks!

[@ghz24]

Well it's also a polypore vs jack-0-lantern have gills.

[@BrianA.L.-uq4hg]

Step 1: Go in the woods

[@MrTheCARROTking]

What area can I find these in?

[@rollingupmysleeves]

Many areas in North America - I find them mostly on oak trees but they grow on maple as well.

[@Mistiigolden]

How do you not get lost in there

[@rollingupmysleeves]

lol, you have to spend a lot of time in the bush - but I find it easier to navigate the bush than I do a city.

[@JoeandAngie]

Buck 110?

[@earlcarlson9869]

Would probably be a good video if I could hear it. But, every time you turn your head, it goes silent.

[@duhbaws2705]

I thought hen of the woods wasn't edible?

[@알밤-b5o]

👍🏻

[@lily-rosentangia599]

GUYS WE C ANT NEVERN TOUCH DIS MUSHROOMS

[@HORRORinWV]

Didn’t really show how to find these mushrooms.

[@rollingupmysleeves]

Well where I picked the mushrooms...find places like that!

[@LaughingMan44]

over harvesting

[@rollingupmysleeves]

you cant over harvest mushrooms.

[@BlazRa]

Volume ridiculously way too low can't hear nothing

[@rollingupmysleeves]

Turn up your volume -thanks for watching!

[@ANNABODO4612]

Chicken of the woods just gave me food poisoning be careful guys

[@rollingupmysleeves]

Interesting, so what happened exactly? Are you sure it was the chickens? Do you think contaminated? Do you have pics of them? Did you eat them with wine?

[@ANNABODO4612]

@@rollingupmysleeves yea it was rough but I ate a lot of them and just cleaned them with a toothbrush to remove dirt etc.. also did not cook as long as I have in the morning past … and no I did not have any wine … they grow like crazy by my house I’m in northern Wisconsin .. but the sickness was so bad I am now having to give up on foraging unfortunately.. nice video by the way

[@jimthompson3030]

when people comes from no m/ china they have toadstools that look like our mushrooms they eat them some times the whole family died about the time end of viet nom war sorry about spelling!! this is true no bull bye for now!!!

[@YajaSaweden-99]

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[@greendeane1]

Chicken of the Woods taste like bland hard bread to me.

[@rollingupmysleeves]

Then they were too far gone when you got them - they should be moist and rubbery.

[@bliastreb6466]

Wait. " This property". You mean you don't own it? Are you sharing your finds with the owners? Do you have permission, or are you just blatently trespassing? WTF?

[@rollingupmysleeves]

Why would you think that

[@jackiedorfman6899]

Your sound goes in and out. Shame, made it difficult to follow.

[@rollingupmysleeves]

Sorry - that's shooting in the bush!

[@3406Accert]

I can't watch or listen anymore. I'm quitting watching at 6:41 that's when the audio gets really mental.

[@rollingupmysleeves]

Sorry to have offended you, I'll to make much better content for you.

[@Mr27bigred]

Stop wearing your kids’ t-shirts

[@rollingupmysleeves]

lol, I know eh - but I don't like destroying my good ones!

[@Mr27bigred]

Ripped!

[@leekflower1]

He pulls it off 😏

[@3406Accert]

The simple t-shirt Made in china l assume Mic is really maddening to listen too, Fluctuations like Madd and driving me madder. I'm not manually adjusting the audio at my end, plus you've been on the internet this Long & still have very Amature video audio. Doesn't make sense at all.