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 rates 3.2 among chicken pluckers poultry pluckers; the Hatching Time ProB Quail Plucker rates 2.5 among quail pluckers ones. The Hatching Time ProB Quail Plucker costs $129.01 less ($499.99 vs $629).
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Hatching Time ProB Quail Plucker
A stainless, wheeled plucker for quail and game birds. Its batch size is unpublished and the listing gives a 50 Hz power rating, so check that before buying.
Amazon $499.99$499.99
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (chicken pluckers and quail pluckers), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Yardbird 44204 Chicken Plucker | Hatching Time ProB Quail 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 ProB Quail Plucker | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Drum plucker | Quail and game-bird plucker |
| Batch | 2 birds | - |
| Maker says | 1-2 birds | - |
| Price per bird or gallon | $314.50 | - |
| Drum diameter | 20 in | 20 in |
| Power | ||
| Motor | 1.2 hp | 1,500 W |
| Speed | 275 rpm | - |
| Voltage | 120 V | - |
| Plucking | ||
| Rubber fingers | 111 | 138 |
| 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 | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | - |