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 2.0. The Yardbird 44204 Chicken Plucker leads on features and power. The Hatching Time Small Chicken Plucker costs $59.01 less ($569.99 vs $629).
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Hatching Time Small Chicken Plucker
#13 in Chicken pluckersFull review
A light plastic-tub plucker for one or two small chickens. Its price is high for what it does.
Amazon $569.99$569.99
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 none of the listed features) and power (1.2 hp motor vs 200 W 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 Small Chicken Plucker |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Value 25% | 29 $314.50 per bird ($629, 2 birds) | 35 $285 per bird ($569.99, 2 birds) |
| Batch capacity 25% | 20 up to 2 birds a batch | 20 up to 2 birds a batch |
| Power 20% | 53 1.2 hp motor | 0 200 W motor |
| Features 20% | 100 stainless steel drum, built-in spray ring, GFCI, safety switch or overload cutout, wheels, removable drum | 0 none of the listed features |
| Warranty 10% | 67 2 years warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Yardbird 44204 Chicken Plucker | Hatching Time Small Chicken Plucker | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Drum plucker | Drum plucker |
| Batch | 2 birds | 2 birds |
| Maker says | 1-2 birds | 1-2 small chickens |
| Price per bird or gallon | $314.50 | $285 |
| Drum diameter | 20 in | 20 in |
| Power | ||
| Motor | 1.2 hp | 200 W |
| Speed | 275 rpm | 200 rpm |
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Plucking | ||
| Rubber fingers | 111 | 76 |
| Built-in spray ring | Yes | No |
| Safety cutout | Yes | - |
| Removable drum | Yes | - |
| Wheels | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Drum material | Stainless steel | Plastic |
| Weight | 79 lb | 31 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | - |