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There are many resources for killing, scalding, and
eviscerating on the internet. One technique does not fit
the needs of every user and over time you will hone the
process to your needs.
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Waterfowl are much more difficult to pluck than poultry.
However, waterfowl have been plucked successfully with
the Yardbird plucker.
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Waterfowl are extremely oily and require more soap in
the scald water to break down the oil. Unlike poultry,
test feathers on waterfowl should be pulled from the
regions that hold feathers fast (breast and pelvis).
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When plucking waterfowl, monitor the build up of oil
in the scald water. Change the water or add dish soap
accordingly.
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Large birds may require the removal of feet before
plucking to allow bird to tumble in tub.
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Plucker works more efficiently with two bird versus one
bird. Two birds tumble off each other and result in better
feather removal.
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Use a 5 gallon bucket with a series of holes drilled in the
side placed under the discharge chute to catch feath-
ers. The holes should be big enough to drain water, but
not allow feathers to escape. The bucket helps contain
feathers and keep the motor protected from feather and
water build-up. The bucket also contains feathers for easy
transport to be disposed of.
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Yardbird offers an array of poultry processing equipment
and accessories. Visit www.yardbirdpluckers.com to view
all the products that will help make poultry raising and
processing easier and more efficient.
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Check for parts online at www.yardbirdpluckers.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-4:30 CST
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning
Clean chicken plucker after every use.
To clean chicken plucker:
1.
Run the plucker for two minutes with the irrigation ring
on. This will flush most of the feathers on the chassis
plate and on the feather plate out of the unit through the
discharge chute.
2.
Disassemble tub from chassis plate. Remove feathers and
debris.
NOTE: Soapy water is recommended as a cleaning agent.
Bleach and chlorine based chemicals may cause damage
to plastic and rubber components.
3.
Tip unit away from user and spray water under feather
plate to remove any feathers or debris between the
feather plate and the chassis plate.
4.
Disassemble feather plate, inspect area around shaft and
clean out feathers and debris.
NOTE: Do not directly spray or immerse motor, dash,
push button, or other electrical components.
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The Yardbird plucker has no belts and the motor and the
gearbox are sealed and maintenance free.
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Whenever the feather plate is disassembled (once a year)
grease the shaft with a food grade grease so that the
feather plate can be disassembled with ease the next year.
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Inspect natural rubber plucker fingers for cracks and tears.
Replace with Yardbird plucker fingers.
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Even though the plucker is designed to run outdoors,
exposed to water and sunlight, it is best to keep the unit
stored indoors or covered. This will preserve the life of the
rubber fingers and motor components.
DANGER
KEEP HANDS OUT OF FEATHER CHUTE. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO CLEAR FEATHERS OR OTHER DEBRIS
FROM FEATHER CHUTE WITH THE UNIT PLUGGED
IN. UNPLUG THE UNIT BEFORE CLEANING OR
REMOVING FOREIGN MATTER, SUCH AS BIRD
HEADS, FROM THE PLUCKER.
Operator's Manual
Chicken Plucker
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