Pink spots on outsde why?

[swipernoswiping]

Brined whole chicken for 48hrs pulled it out pink spots all over it .....  has it spoiled?   Can I still throw it on the smoker or should I throw it away?

[Habanero Smoker]

Can you provide more information on what ingredients were in your brine? Was it a wet or dry brine?

I don't usually ask for pictures, but in this case a picture will provide a better description of the problem.

I did read some time ago that older chickens will often show pink areas through the skin where the fat is missing, but I can recall the source or if it was a reliable source.