1950's plucker what do you think

[jimmythechicken]

anyone ever seen or used a plucker like this?what should i look for when looking it over? any idea as to what kind it is? i am thinking of try to buy both the plucker an bator in package deal what do you think would be a good price for the plucker.
http://newlondon.craigslist.org/grd/2534818317.html

 

[Connorrm]

Looks like the table top ones you see on hatchery websites like Murray McMurray. I would check to make sure it:

1. Works

2. Doesn't smoke or squeal like mad (may need some oil)

3. Rubber fingers aren't dry rotted and falling apart


175 for that would be a STEAL!

http://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/automatic_poultry_pickers_1.html

I'd jump on it if it was near me!

 

[WishboneDawn]

My advice comes from old sewing machines but the principal is the same - check out the plug and wires. After 50 years the insulation on cords and such can get brittle. That wouldn't stop me from buying that (or an old sewing machine) but it would make me check it out or get it checked out before I used it too much.

 

[Oregon Blues]

That's a redwood incubator. Grab that up quick!

 

[jimmythechicken]

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i thought it was sent them an email with an offer on the incubator.will look at the feather plucker while i am there.