Name: Yardbird 44204 Chicken Plucker
Brand: Yardbird
Price: 629.00 USD

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.

Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Pros

On/off switch sits up at the rim, so there is no bending down to start or stop it
Spray ring with a Y-valve sets the rinse flow without a hand-held hose
Two-year warranty, longer than most pluckers here
Built-in hooks hold the cord and hose between processing days

Cons

Sold out at the maker store when checked, and the Amazon seller charges more than the maker price
Still a two-bird batch, the same as the older 21833

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 $314.50 per bird ($629, 2 birds)29
Batch capacity up to 2 birds a batch20
Power 1.2 hp motor53
Features stainless steel drum, built-in spray ring, GFCI, safety switch or overload cutout, wheels, removable drum100
Warranty 2 years warranty67

Specifications

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