Name: Yardbird 21833 Chicken Plucker
Brand: Yardbird
Price: 489.99 USD

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.

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Pros

A built-in spray ring flushes feathers down the chute while it runs, so there is no hand-held hose
The stainless tub lifts out, so the whole drum can be scrubbed and hosed clean
Shuts off if the tub is loosened, and the GFCI plug cuts power on a ground fault

Cons

How it scores

The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.

Value $245 per bird ($489.99, 2 birds)44
Batch capacity up to 2 birds a batch20
Power 1.5 hp motor71
Features stainless steel drum, built-in spray ring, GFCI, safety switch or overload cutout, wheels, removable drum100
Warranty 1 year warranty33

Specifications

Capacity
Model number	21833
Type	Drum plucker
Batch	2 birds
Maker says	Two properly scalded birds at a time
Price per bird or gallon	$245
Drum diameter	20 in
Power
Motor	1.5 hp
Speed	300 rpm
Plucking
Rubber fingers	111
Built-in spray ring	Yes
Safety cutout	Yes
Removable drum	Yes
Wheels	Yes
Build
Drum material	Stainless steel
Warranty	1 year

The largest batch here at five to six chickens, for small farms with a 220 V supply.

$1,299.99

6 birds1,500 W25 in

A stainless plucker for three or four chickens a batch that runs on a standard 110 V outlet.

$1,079.99

4 birds1,500 W20.5 in

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.

$629

2 birds1.2 hp20 in