How long will fresh chicken stay?

[MBMorgan]

I’ve gotta go with the "don’t win the Darwin Award" recommendation: Toss it.

[rickgregory]

A *lot* depends on the temp. The bottoms shelf in my fridge is at 34F. Stuff stays ok there for quite a while. top shelf.. 38.

But either freeze it or cook it today. Don't wait another 3 days.

[texastweeter]

Jerod Broussard your the resident poultry expert, comments?

[ComfortablyNumb]

I tend to go with 'if it smells okay and isn't slimy' then cook it for me, otherwise it goes to the dogs. If it tastes funky after cooked, then it goes to the dogs.

[ComfortablyNumb]

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/how-long-does-chicken-last-in-the-fridge#spoiled-chicken-risks

[texastweeter]

Your fine, as long as not off smells.

[smokin fool]

Whew, chickens worse than pork for storing unfrozen even in the fridge.
To be honest I've never brought fresh chicken so don't know how it compares to store brought.
I hate waste but I'd be careful with this one, probably err on the safe side and toss.

[JCGrill]

An expert I am not, but if it passes the sniff test, I'd cook it.

[jumbo7676]

I got two fresh chickens delivered straight from the farm last Saturday. One sat in my fridge until today (one whole week). The packing date on the bird was one day before delivery, 8 days ago. Is it still ok to eat? It smelled fine. It was a little wet (they are usually pretty dry) but not slimy. I see recommended for chicken is 1-2 days after purchase, but that is for grocery store birds, not fresh from the farm. Anyone chicken experts here that can help me out?