Yardbird 21833 Chicken Plucker
A long-selling backyard plucker for keepers who process a few birds at a time. It has a spray ring, a lift-out stainless tub and a tub safety switch.
Amazon $489.99$489.99
The Yardbird 21833 Chicken Plucker is the better poultry plucker overall, rated 3.4 to 3.1. The Yardbird 21833 Chicken Plucker leads on power and value. The Yardbird 21833 Chicken Plucker costs $109.99 less ($489.99 vs $599.98).
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Roots & Harvest 1822 Poultry Plucker
A stainless two-bird plucker from the LEM processing brand, with a built-in water line and a detachable drum. It costs more than VEVOR pluckers of the same batch size.
Amazon $599.98$599.98
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Yardbird 21833 Chicken Plucker for power (1.5 hp motor vs 750 W motor) and value ($245 per bird ($489.99, 2 birds) vs $299.99 per bird ($599.98, 2 birds)).
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 21833 Chicken Plucker | Roots & Harvest 1822 Poultry Plucker |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 44 $245 per bird ($489.99, 2 birds) | 32 $299.99 per bird ($599.98, 2 birds) |
| Batch capacity 25% | 20 up to 2 birds a batch | 20 up to 2 birds a batch |
| Power 20% | 71 1.5 hp motor | 42 750 W motor |
| Features 20% | 100 stainless steel drum, built-in spray ring, GFCI, safety switch or overload cutout, wheels, removable drum | 100 stainless steel drum, built-in spray ring, GFCI, safety switch or overload cutout, wheels, removable drum |
| Warranty 10% | 33 1 year warranty | 33 1 year warranty |
Specifications
| Yardbird 21833 Chicken Plucker | Roots & Harvest 1822 Poultry Plucker | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Drum plucker | Drum plucker |
| Batch | 2 birds | 2 birds |
| Maker says | Two properly scalded birds at a time | 1-2 chickens (16 lb combined at most) |
| Price per bird or gallon | $245 | $299.99 |
| Drum diameter | 20 in | 20 in |
| Power | ||
| Motor | 1.5 hp | 750 W |
| Speed | 300 rpm | - |
| Plucking | ||
| Rubber fingers | 111 | 98 |
| Built-in spray ring | Yes | Yes |
| Safety cutout | Yes | Yes |
| Removable drum | Yes | Yes |
| Wheels | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Drum material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Weight | - | 66.1 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |