Tabletop plucker had arrived. Tomorrow we will start processing.

[cackle]

I know it is not a whizbang but it should do a better job then hand plucking. I will post pictures tomorrow. We have 39 cornishx roos and will process 5 to 10 tomorrow.

stinkies off to freezer camp.

 

[cackle]

Well it looks like it will be Thursday before we have a chance to start processing.

 

[Trenary Duck Farm]

Please take pictures.

 

[quercus21]

For the small amount of birds (~60) I do a year, I broke down and purchased 1 myself. I wish I did so years ago. It's nice and small, compact, easy to clean and to store. I'm not experience with it yet, but in ~ 2 mins., I'll have a bird plucked. I can usually get a bird plucked before the next one is completely bled out.

 

[cackle]

We learned the secret is the temp of the scalding water. It really makes a difference. We did 25 Saturday afternoon. Started around 2 and finished before 5. That included going out to get the birds a few at a time.

Susan

 

[tplummer]

Okay Susan, don't forget about your two new friends who had never seen this done before or had any part of this type of venture before. LOL. By the way, I fixed the livers for Kevin and he says they are delicious!!

 

[chicks4kids]

Can't wait to see this!! Definitely take pics!!

 

[jqs birds]

I have one too. They work great just keep your water temp, between 140 and 150 or you will tear the skin if it gets to hot.
Just do 5 or 6 at a time or they get harder to pluck the longer you wait to pluck them.

 

[BarkerChickens]

I have never heard of a tabletop plucker. Where do you get one? Are they a lot cheaper than the whizbang type of plucker? Definitely share pictures!

ETA: Is it like the one sold my Meyer Hatchery?

 

[quercus21]

Quote:
I purchased the top one on the following link:
http://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/product/automatic_poultry_pickers.html

McMurray call's them pickers........

To me, it's well worth it.