Given the fact that plucking a chicken carcass by hand takes about half an hour, the farmers decided to find a more efficient method of processing in a short period of time. With the participation of professional engineers, a completely new device has appeared, with the help of which feathers are removed from chickens in just a few minutes. In appearance, the device looks like a brush for washing dishes. Only instead of bristles it contains silicone fingers. This device is a drill attachment. When it rotates, silicone fingers pull feathers out of the bird. The carcass is offered in different directions.
Not only fresh, but also frozen poultry is subject to plucking. Cleaning is carried out at a high level. Feathers and down are completely removed.
What is required for the effectiveness of the procedure
The principle of operation is not difficult. But in order for the process to be more efficient, the feathers should not be very wet. It is also not recommended to scald the bird with boiling water. Nozzle for home pluckingbirds work better with dry feathers. It is desirable to process the carcass in a place where it is easy to collect scattered fluff.
It is recommended to stock up on a feather collection box and work in clothing that the waste will not stick to. For convenience, it is necessary to mount a screwdriver or drill with a clamp. In this case, your hands will be free.
Pros of the device
The poultry plucker has its positives:
- poultry processing takes 2-3 minutes;
- device works mobile;
- unit operates via portable devices;
- differs in acceptable cost;
- no additional processing of bird carcasses with boiling water or fire is required.
Cons of the device
Nozzle for plucking poultry has its own significant drawback. When plucking, damage may remain on the carcass, which negatively affects its presentation. If the bird is for sale, it is better to resort to the manual method.
What is a picking machine
This type of unit is presented on the basis of discs or drum system. The feathering machine provides fast processing of the bird carcass. The quality of work is excellent: there is not a single feather or fluff on the carcass, and the skin is absolutely not damaged. The principle of operation is pulling out feathers with the help of picking fingers. In fact, they act on the feathers mechanically. Hitting the carcass of a bird, they can pull out feathers from ithooks. Pen release fingers are easy to replace with a special tool.
Before proceeding with the procedure, the carcass should be doused with boiling water or waxed. This will reduce the level of mechanical impact on the bird. Only in this case will you ensure that it retains its presentation.
The machine is suitable for broilers, chickens, geese, ducks and other poultry.
Disk based machines
In disk models, the disks themselves rotate around the bird, on which several picking fingers are fixed. The bird does not move in this case. Often, the discs move in reverse, which provides a high level of processing.
Such units are common in industrial plants processing bird carcasses.
Drum-based devices
Such a pen-removing machine is more applicable in everyday life. In this case, the principle of force application is also built on centrifugal force. The design consists of a drum, the surface and bottom of which are not connected to each other. The device has a tray located at the bottom. It serves to ensure that excess liquid and feathers get out. The machine operates from a single-phase motor with a power of 1.5 kW.
Unlike the previous unit, the beater fingers do not move here, but the bird carcass itself moves, which is ensured by the rotation of the drum. The quality of plucking with such a device is much lower, since the skin of the bird is often damaged and even itslimbs.
Pros and cons of the device
The advantage of the unit is that it has a high degree of performance. The disadvantages include the not very good presentation of the products obtained (frequent damage to the carcass), the need to douse the bird with boiling water or wax. Also, the carcass, which was processed by the feather removal machine, does not have a long shelf life, as it is highly saturated with microbes in the process of pulling feathers at a high water level. It should be noted that a large amount of waste remains in the form of a moistened feather, which is wrung out and sent for disposal.
What do you pay attention to when choosing a unit
Many owners of large poultry farms are interested in how to quickly pluck a bird. First of all, attention is paid to the level of performance of the device. The main part of units of this type is produced in large quantities both in the domestic and foreign markets.
Most of the poultry farmers and summer residents will be satisfied with the purchase of a multi-purpose picking machine. The ESTERINA machine from the Italian company NOVITAL belongs to this class. It has a high level of reliability and efficiency. Closely spaced, flexible rubber picks remove feathers quickly and evenly. This machine is suitable for processing any kind of poultry. Working on it is convenient. The unit is characterized by a high level of productivity (up to 80 carcasses per hour).
To be able to quickly pluckbird, the device must be designed for a large volume. There are devices with a drum diameter of 500 mm and even larger. In an hour they are able to process up to 150 birds. Pen removal machines with similar performance include NT-400, 500, 550, 600A units and many others.
There are also small feathering machines that are designed for processing young chickens, quails and other small birds. These include the model PM-1 "Princess". It will be a great helper for people who have small poultry farms, when carcass plucking is not done so often.
People who breed quails can be advised to purchase the PP-1 model, which is distinguished by its convenience and small dimensions.
Of course, not all models are considered in this article. Currently, there is a very wide range of such devices. Since their destination is agriculture, they are purchased only in special stores, which are not available in all cities.
The car can also be bought in the online store.
How to make a do-it-yourself picking machine
To pluck a bird, you can make a device with your own hands. To do this, you will need a cylindrical container with a diameter of 50 to 70 cm. The height should be from 60 to 90 cm. material may begin to sag.
The most reliable in this case will be a metal base. It's nice to use the old case from the washing machine. It is impossible to make your own hammer fingers. Will have to purchase about 120 pieces. There are many offers in online stores, and you will find what you need.
Remember that the size of the beating fingers varies. Buy them depending on which bird will be plucked.
If the fingers are acquired, then you should start creating the machine.
To begin with, stepping back from the lower edge of the drum by 15 cm and up to its middle, holes are drilled, the diameter of which is equal to the size of the fingers. The distance between the holes should be 3-4 cm.
When the fingers are installed, the drum is placed on a solid base. The fact is taken into account that during the operation of the unit, the swing amplitude can be quite large. The disk is connected to the engine. The power of the electric motor should be equal to 1-2.5 kW.
The real owner always has electrical appliances that are obsolete due to being outdated. The engine in them may still be serviceable. It is desirable that the motor is located at a distance from the drum. It should not be splashed from the chicken carcass. After all, the bird must be watered before plucking. A chute should be provided at the bottom of the drum to ensure that water flows along with down and feathers.
Second option
There is another option for self-manufacturing of a pen-removing machine. This deviceunified. It represents a nozzle on a conventional electric drill. Beater fingers are fixed on the outside. By means of such a device, you can perfectly process poultry. The drill is mounted horizontally.
True, this method has one significant drawback: when plucking a bird's carcass, feathers and down will scatter in different directions. Despite this, this device will be able to cope with its task.
Nozzles for the drill line "Ruff"
Any poultry plucker from this brand is different:
- Convenience.
- Manufacturability.
- The ability to process not only bird carcasses, but also fish.
- Reliability.
- Working flawlessly. The hammer fingers do not need to be replaced.
- Eco-friendly. The basis of the structure is made of medical steel.
- Lightweight.
Ruff-1
This model is also represented in the line of this company. It is used by hunters, fishermen and poultry farmers. The "Ruff" nozzle is lightweight, compact and easy to carry and operate.
It is a drill. The main rotor is made of food grade polypropylene. Its diameter is 85 mm. The hammer fingers are characterized by a high level of durability. The temperature at which the unit can be used is from 0 to +70 0С.
Drive shaft diameter is 10mm. You can only load one carcass.
The cost of the model is 1899 rubles including VAT. Complete with drive - 3719 rubles.
Model of the nozzle on the drillfor plucking birds "Yorsh-1U"
Innovative pen cap equipped with large picking fingers. It has a high level of efficiency and can remove feathers from larger birds (geese, ducks, black grouse).
The size of the unit is 130x200 mm. The mass of the product is 10 kg. The diameter of the working rotor is 120 mm. It is also made from food grade polypropylene.
The cost of the product is 1990 rubles with VAT. Complete with a drive, the price is 3809 rubles.
ERSH 2
This device differs from the previous one in that it has a larger rotor diameter. It is 110 mm. Also, the model has a lot of hammer fingers (40 pcs.), Which increases the degree of productivity and service life of the device.
This nozzle on the drill "Ruff" has dimensions of 200x200 mm. She weighs 0.150 kg.
Designed to pluck geese, ducks, turkeys, black grouse, chickens, woodcocks and any kind of fish.
The cost of the unit with VAT is 2799 rubles. Complete with a drive, the drill costs 4619 rubles.
Device "Ruff+"
Nozzle for plucking poultry, the price of which is 10,489 rubles complete with a bed, is highly functional.
This model provides a comfortable experience and increased productivity. It is equipped with fixing supports. The latter are unique units based on bearings that provide fixation of the device at any angle and in any position. At the same time, the device retains its functionality.
Reviews
The bird plucking attachment, which has the most positive reviews, has gained wide popularity not only among bird farmers, but also among hunters.
The device also handles wild birds very well. Ruff devices are much cheaper than picking machines.
