Hatching Time Quail Plucker 16.2 in
A light plastic-drum quail plucker that takes up to six birds at a time, for hunters and quail keepers doing larger batches.
Amazon $549.99$549.99
The Hatching Time Quail Plucker 16.2 in is the better poultry plucker overall, rated 2.4 to 1.9. The Hatching Time Quail Plucker 16.2 in leads on batch capacity and value. The Rite Farm Pro Texas Quail Plucker costs $150 less ($399.99 vs $549.99).
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Rite Farm Pro Texas Quail Plucker
A small, light welded-aluminum quail plucker for one or two birds at a time.
Amazon $399.99$399.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Hatching Time Quail Plucker 16.2 in for batch capacity (up to 6 quail a batch vs up to 2 quail a batch) and value ($91.67 per quail ($549.99, 6 quail) vs $200 per quail ($399.99, 2 quail)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every quail pluckers poultry plucker; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Hatching Time Quail Plucker 16.2 in | Rite Farm Pro Texas Quail Plucker |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.4/5 | 1.9/5 |
| Value 25% | 37 $91.67 per quail ($549.99, 6 quail) | 0 $200 per quail ($399.99, 2 quail) |
| Batch capacity 25% | 67 up to 6 quail a batch | 0 up to 2 quail a batch |
| Power 20% | 0 100 W motor | 50 motor power not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 20% | 0 none of the listed features | 0 none of the listed features |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Hatching Time Quail Plucker 16.2 in | Rite Farm Pro Texas Quail Plucker | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Quail and game-bird plucker | Quail and game-bird plucker |
| Batch | 6 quail | 2 quail |
| Maker says | 4-6 quail | 1-2 birds |
| Price per bird or gallon | $91.67 | $200 |
| Drum diameter | 16.2 in | 10 in |
| Power | ||
| Motor | 100 W | - |
| Speed | 200 rpm | - |
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Plucking | ||
| Rubber fingers | 216 | 72 |
| Built-in spray ring | No | - |
| Build | ||
| Drum material | Plastic | Aluminum |
| Weight | 28 lb | 12 lb |