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 3.1. The Yardbird 44204 Chicken Plucker leads on warranty and power. The Roots & Harvest 1822 Poultry Plucker costs $29.02 less ($599.98 vs $629).
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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 44204 Chicken Plucker for warranty (2 years warranty vs 1 year warranty) and power (1.2 hp motor vs 750 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 | Roots & Harvest 1822 Poultry Plucker |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.2/5 | 3.1/5 |
| Value 25% | 29 $314.50 per bird ($629, 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% | 53 1.2 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% | 67 2 years warranty | 33 1 year warranty |
Specifications
| Yardbird 44204 Chicken Plucker | Roots & Harvest 1822 Poultry Plucker | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Drum plucker | Drum plucker |
| Batch | 2 birds | 2 birds |
| Maker says | 1-2 birds | 1-2 chickens (16 lb combined at most) |
| Price per bird or gallon | $314.50 | $299.99 |
| Drum diameter | 20 in | 20 in |
| Power | ||
| Motor | 1.2 hp | 750 W |
| Speed | 275 rpm | - |
| Voltage | 120 V | - |
| 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 | 79 lb | 66.1 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 year |