Manufacturer Refurbished – 3/4 HP Electric Chicken Feather Plucker Stainless Steel – Sportsman Series

Description

You will appreciate the benefits of owning an Electric Chicken Feather Plucker. Nothing beats raising your own food, but plucking chickens can be a huge mess and a real pain.

The Sportsman Series Electric Chicken Feather Plucker will make quick work of prepping chickens, ducks, geese and other birds. 114 individual 2-inch fingers, 40 on the sides and 74 on the bottom, will defeather a chicken weighing up to 8 lbs, in well under a minute. Perfect for homesteads and small farms with small to medium size flocks, and ideal for duck and waterfowl hunters.

• Defeather chickens in as little as 30 seconds
• Will save hours of time and mess over hand plucking
• Great for all types of poultry, chickens, ducks, geese, pheasant, dove and more
• Can accommodate up to 8 lbs, a single large bird or multiple smaller birds
• Efficient yet gentle, 114 individual 2 inch rubber fingers clear feathers and dirt without damaging skin
• Easy to move, equipped with two 5-inch wheels
• Drum constructed of 8.8mm food grade stainless steel
• Safety features include a toggle power switch with pin to keep the unit from accidentally being turned on, a 6 ft. GFCI power cord, motor overload shutoff feature with reset button, and zinc coated hardware to resist rust
• Tub measures 14 H x 16 W inches, 11.25 inch opening
• Assembled size: 30.5″ H x 27″ W x 22″ D
• 120V, 550 Watt, 5 Amp, 300 RPM, 3/4 HP
• Not intended for commercial use
  Item # CKNPLKR

  Using a chicken feather plucker, also known as a poultry plucker or a chicken plucking machine, offers several benefits, particularly for small-scale or commercial poultry operations:

  1. Time-saving: First, feather pluckers automate the process of removing feathers from chickens, saving significant time compared to manual plucking. This allows for faster processing of birds, which can be crucial in commercial settings where efficiency is key.
  2. Labor efficiency: By reducing the need for manual labor in plucking feathers, poultry pluckers can lower labor costs and alleviate the physical strain associated with manual plucking. This can result in higher productivity and a more comfortable working environment for employees.
  3. Consistency and quality: Poultry pluckers are designed to remove feathers quickly and efficiently while minimizing damage to the bird’s skin. This helps maintain the quality and appearance of the bird’s skin, which is important for presentation and marketability.
  4. Hygiene and cleanliness: Feather pluckers can help maintain a cleaner processing environment by containing feathers and reducing the spread of feathers and debris throughout the workspace. This can contribute to improved hygiene standards and food safety.
  5. Cost-effectiveness: Finally, while there’s an initial investment in purchasing a poultry plucker, the long-term cost savings in labor and increased productivity can make it a cost-effective solution for poultry processing operations.

  Overall, using a chicken feather plucker can streamline poultry processing operations, improve efficiency, maintain quality standards, and enhance the overall working conditions for employees.