Yardbird 44204 Chicken Plucker
The newer Yardbird, with the switch moved up to the rim and a two-year warranty. It suits backyard keepers who process a couple of birds at a time.
Amazon $629$629
The Yardbird 44204 Chicken Plucker is the better poultry plucker overall, rated 3.2 to 2.5. The Yardbird 44204 Chicken Plucker leads on features. The Hatching Time ProA Stainless Plucker wins on power. The Hatching Time ProA Stainless Plucker costs $159.01 less ($469.99 vs $629).
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Hatching Time ProA Stainless Plucker
#11 in Chicken pluckersFull review
A stainless, 1,500 W plucker on casters at a mid-range price. Hatching Time does not say how many birds it takes at once.
Amazon $469.99$469.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Yardbird 44204 Chicken Plucker for features (stainless steel drum, built-in spray ring, GFCI, safety switch or overload cutout, wheels, removable drum vs stainless steel drum, wheels).
- Choose the Hatching Time ProA Stainless Plucker for power (1,500 W motor vs 1.2 hp motor).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every chicken pluckers poultry plucker; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Yardbird 44204 Chicken Plucker | Hatching Time ProA Stainless Plucker |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Value 25% | 29 $314.50 per bird ($629, 2 birds) | 0 batch capacity not published, so value is scored as none |
| Batch capacity 25% | 20 up to 2 birds a batch | 0 batch capacity not published, scored as none |
| Power 20% | 53 1.2 hp motor | 100 1,500 W motor |
| Features 20% | 100 stainless steel drum, built-in spray ring, GFCI, safety switch or overload cutout, wheels, removable drum | 45 stainless steel drum, wheels |
| Warranty 10% | 67 2 years warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Yardbird 44204 Chicken Plucker | Hatching Time ProA Stainless Plucker | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Drum plucker | Drum plucker |
| Batch | 2 birds | - |
| Maker says | 1-2 birds | - |
| Price per bird or gallon | $314.50 | - |
| Drum diameter | 20 in | 19.7 in |
| Power | ||
| Motor | 1.2 hp | 1,500 W |
| Speed | 275 rpm | - |
| Voltage | 120 V | - |
| Plucking | ||
| Rubber fingers | 111 | 126 |
| Built-in spray ring | Yes | No |
| Safety cutout | Yes | - |
| Removable drum | Yes | - |
| Wheels | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Drum material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 79 lb | 76 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | - |