Author: Anna & Mark

This is our second year using
the Power
Plucker and we’re
ready to conclude that it’s a definite time saver for folks who prefer
to process and eat their own poultry.



You need a variable
speed drill and it helps
to have one with a side grip handle.



Make sure the bird
is properly scalded. The
wing feathers should pull out with little resistance…that’s when you
know you’re ready. The power plucker should be plugged in and ready to
go to minimize any delays between scalding and plucking. A large
container to catch the feathers is a good idea we might get around to
for the next chicken day.

An alternative to using an adjustable
circle cutter is to make a mounting hole with a jig saw.



Draw a 4 and 3/8’s inch
circle on a piece of plywood, drill a hole near the side without going
outside the circle. Insert jig saw blade and cut along the line.



Jig saw blades are designed
to flex without breaking and it can take some practice to learn how to
stay on the line. I had my jig saw set on its highest speed for the
above Avian
Aqua Miser mount.