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 3.2. The Yardbird 21833 Chicken Plucker leads on value and power. The Yardbird 44204 Chicken Plucker wins on warranty. The Yardbird 21833 Chicken Plucker costs $139.01 less ($489.99 vs $629).
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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
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Yardbird 21833 Chicken Plucker for value ($245 per bird ($489.99, 2 birds) vs $314.50 per bird ($629, 2 birds)) and power (1.5 hp motor vs 1.2 hp motor).
- Choose the Yardbird 44204 Chicken Plucker for warranty (2 years warranty vs 1 year warranty).
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 | Yardbird 44204 Chicken Plucker |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 3.2/5 |
| Value 25% | 44 $245 per bird ($489.99, 2 birds) | 29 $314.50 per bird ($629, 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 | 53 1.2 hp 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 | 67 2 years warranty |
Specifications
| Yardbird 21833 Chicken Plucker | Yardbird 44204 Chicken Plucker | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Drum plucker | Drum plucker |
| Batch | 2 birds | 2 birds |
| Maker says | Two properly scalded birds at a time | 1-2 birds |
| Price per bird or gallon | $245 | $314.50 |
| Drum diameter | 20 in | 20 in |
| Power | ||
| Motor | 1.5 hp | 1.2 hp |
| Speed | 300 rpm | 275 rpm |
| Voltage | - | 120 V |
| Plucking | ||
| Rubber fingers | 111 | 111 |
| 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 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |