Homemade chicken plucker for less than 30 bucks

[TheGonzo]

Hey everyone!

I love chickens. Having them, feeding them, collecting eggs and eating them. But I HATE plucking them, so I got my tools out and got creative.

I just finished building my chicken plucker and took it for a test spin with 20 chickens today.
I spend about 40-45 minutes cleaning every single feather of all the birds including two pit stops (battery change). So that is 2-3 min./bird

Of course would be faster using a drum plucker, but considering this plucker was build for less than $30 of material, I am counting it as a succes

If anyone is interested in a building guide, I will create one

Happy plucking

 

[LeroySouthpaw]

Could you post a list of supplies??? After helping a friend butcher his meat birds, I decided I would skin mine. It works but not for a pretty roasted bird. I would love to see pictures of your plucker.

 

[LeroySouthpaw]

Also, I would love to read the building guide. Thank you!!!

 

[Loc20chick]

Could you post a list of supplies??? After helping a friend butcher his meat birds, I decided I would skin mine. It works but not for a pretty roasted bird. I would love to see pictures of your plucker.

X2

 

[beautifulpirate]

Following for more info. We might get some meat birds this summer and the most intimidating aspect is the expense of the equipment involved with processing.

 

[DaveMorehouse]

I'm in for a materials list if you have one. Great idea. Thanks for sharing.

 

[lcertuche]

DH always throws a fit when I skin my birds but it's so much quicker. I actually bought the supplies to make a drill plucker but for some reason I can't loosen the drill bit on the drill. Not really effective without the drill, lol.

 

[Jingles1234]

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