Defeathering

[jrsqlc]

I have a bunch of roos that need "taken care of"

I was wondering who use what to defeather and what seems to work the best.
I plan on buying or making something to help the process...but would like input first.

thanks everyone, and any pics of homemade units would be great.

 

[herfrds]

I scalded my birds and if I just have 1 or 2 I just do it by hand. 3 or more I use either drill powered plucker or pull out my motorized plucker.
now I always scalded because the feathers come off so much better.

 

[alicefelldown]

If you don't care about keeping the skin of the birds on, you could always try this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgo6Qlaff_4

It shows the processor cutting along the breast bone and then ripping the skin off. Looks 500 times easier than the scalding water and plucking method I did with the last bird I processed.

 

[Miltonchix]

Here's some photo's of my home made one. Simple to build.
If you want materials/instructions PM me.
http://s281.photobucket.com/albums/kk220/Miltonchix/?action=view&current=002.jpg&newest=1
http://s281.photobucket.com/albums/kk220/Miltonchix/?action=view&current=003.jpg&newest=1
http://s281.photobucket.com/albums/kk220/Miltonchix/?action=view&current=005.jpg&newest=1
http://s281.photobucket.com/albums/kk220/Miltonchix/?action=view&current=006.jpg&newest=1

 

[jrsqlc]

that is the one i ended up making! works GREAT!!! under a minute per bird!

 

[Buster52]

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So what kind of drill do you use, and do you strap it to a table or hold it in your hand?

 

[jrsqlc]

i used my old sears corded drill. I zip tied it to an old inch thick board i had. the board was about 10 inches wide and 5 feet long. i put the board and de-feathering machine hanging out the back of my truck in the middle of the back yard. i put a couple totes on the ground, but the remaining feathers flew away! it works great. i did have to stack a bunch of weight on the board though because it would have moved if i didnt! and the board being so long kept the feathers away from my truck, and doubled as a great cutting station!