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 rates 2.4 among quail pluckers poultry pluckers; the Stromberg's Small Stainless Plucker rates 2.3 among chicken pluckers ones. The Hatching Time Quail Plucker 16.2 in costs $250 less ($549.99 vs $799.99).
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Stromberg's Small Stainless Plucker
#12 in Chicken pluckersFull review
A stainless plucker for one or two birds on locking casters. It costs more than other two-bird machines.
Amazon $799.99$799.99
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (quail pluckers and chicken 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 | Hatching Time Quail Plucker 16.2 in | Stromberg's Small Stainless Plucker |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.4/5 | 2.3/5 |
| Value 25% | 37 $91.67 per quail ($549.99, 6 quail) | 14 $400 per bird ($799.99, 2 birds) |
| Batch capacity 25% | 67 up to 6 quail a batch | 20 up to 2 birds a batch |
| Power 20% | 0 100 W motor | 27 550 W motor |
| Features 20% | 0 none of the listed features | 45 stainless steel drum, wheels |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Hatching Time Quail Plucker 16.2 in | Stromberg's Small Stainless Plucker | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Quail and game-bird plucker | Drum plucker |
| Batch | 6 quail | 2 birds |
| Maker says | 4-6 quail | 1-2 chickens |
| Price per bird or gallon | $91.67 | $400 |
| Drum diameter | 16.2 in | 18.5 in |
| Drum inside diameter | - | 12.5 in |
| Power | ||
| Motor | 100 W | 550 W |
| Speed | 200 rpm | 1,400 rpm |
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Plucking | ||
| Rubber fingers | 216 | 116 |
| Built-in spray ring | No | - |
| Wheels | - | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Drum material | Plastic | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 28 lb | - |