Yardbird 1.5 HP Chicken Plucker The Yardbird Chicken Plucker takes the hassle out of back-yard chicken processing. Fully DE feathering a bird in 15 seconds or less, the Yardbird revolutionizes what is typically the most painstaking and messy chore of processing a chicken which can take up to 30 minutes plucking by hand. The compact size of the Yardbird Chicken Plucker makes it effortless to transport and efficient to store. But, don’t let its size fool you. The Yardbird’s 1-1/2 horsepower motor and 20 inch drum can handle up to two 8 pound birds at the same time. The Yardbird’s tub, made with food grade stainless steel, keeps the processing area sanitary. Simply unlatch the clasps to remove the drum in a split second for fast and easy cleanup. The integrated irrigation ring, with standard garden hose connector, flushes the plucked feathers out of the drum while the 110 individual natural rubber fingers gently remove dirt and grime from the skin of the bird. The Yardbird’s rotating sweeper fingers and feather chute efficiently expel the plucked feathers, dumping them with the water into any slotted five-gallon pail. The collected feathers are then immediately ready for composting. The commercial grade alloy-gear drive reduction system and powerful electric motor, encased in a one-of-a-kind waterproof housing, is completely maintenance-free. There are no belts or pulleys to wear out, and no adjustments necessary. Just switch on and go!