Stromberg's Medium Stainless Plucker
A stainless plucker for three or four chickens a batch that runs on a standard 110 V outlet.
Amazon $1,079.99$1,079.99
The Stromberg's Medium Stainless Plucker and the Yardbird 21833 Chicken Plucker are evenly matched, rated 3.4 and 3.4. The Stromberg's Medium Stainless Plucker leads on batch capacity and power. The Yardbird 21833 Chicken Plucker wins on features. The Yardbird 21833 Chicken Plucker costs $590 less ($489.99 vs $1,079.99).
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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
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Stromberg's Medium Stainless Plucker for batch capacity (up to 4 birds a batch vs up to 2 birds a batch) and power (1,500 W motor vs 1.5 hp motor).
- Choose the Yardbird 21833 Chicken Plucker for features (stainless steel drum, built-in spray ring, GFCI, safety switch or overload cutout, wheels, removable drum vs stainless steel drum, wheels).
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 | Stromberg's Medium Stainless Plucker | Yardbird 21833 Chicken Plucker |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 25% | 38 $270 per bird ($1,079.99, 4 birds) | 44 $245 per bird ($489.99, 2 birds) |
| Batch capacity 25% | 60 up to 4 birds a batch | 20 up to 2 birds a batch |
| Power 20% | 100 1,500 W motor | 71 1.5 hp motor |
| Features 20% | 45 stainless steel drum, wheels | 100 stainless steel drum, built-in spray ring, GFCI, safety switch or overload cutout, wheels, removable drum |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 33 1 year warranty |
Specifications
| Stromberg's Medium Stainless Plucker | Yardbird 21833 Chicken Plucker | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Drum plucker | Drum plucker |
| Batch | 4 birds | 2 birds |
| Maker says | 3-4 chickens | Two properly scalded birds at a time |
| Price per bird or gallon | $270 | $245 |
| Drum diameter | 20.5 in | 20 in |
| Drum inside diameter | 14.5 in | - |
| Power | ||
| Motor | 1,500 W | 1.5 hp |
| Speed | 1,400 rpm | 300 rpm |
| Voltage | 120 V | - |
| Plucking | ||
| Rubber fingers | 136 | 111 |
| Built-in spray ring | - | Yes |
| Safety cutout | - | Yes |
| Removable drum | - | Yes |
| Wheels | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Drum material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Warranty | - | 1 year |