FEATHERMAN plucker, scalder, cones, dunker/shackles and chill trough for rent. For chickens, turkeys and other medium to large birds.

The Portable Plucker

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Serving the Portland and Salem, Oregon areas since 2008.

To reserve your space (check the calendar first) or for questions, please email. Please download instructions and the contract from the Download Forms link. Bring your completed contract with you and read the instructions before renting and using the equipment.

New: You must transport in truck, van, or trailer with uncluttered floor space, no tight squeezing (to protect fragile scalder). No cars or SUVs, no clutter in transport space.

Please look at the calendar to see if  your desired date is open. Book as soon as possible. Last-minute weekend reservations may not be available. If you arrive drunk we will not rent the equipment to you (yes, it’s happened!)

Renting the plucker and scalder

The Featherman plucker and scalder allow you to process more birds more efficiently. Simply fill the scalder at least two hours ahead of time (propane tank and electricity needed), and let it bring the water to the perfect temperature for scalding. You can dunk your birds by hand, or use the dunker/shackle apparatus. This allows you to submerge four birds at once.

Then move the birds to the plucker (hose and electricity needed), which completely plucks the birds in seconds, sending the feathers down a chute into a bucket. Your birds are now ready to finish.

Both machines are relatively easy to move. It takes two moderately strong people to lift them into the back of your truck or van. Also included are two cones for broilers, one for turkeys, instructions on how to work the machines, and even a booklet on how to butcher chickens. You will also be asked to fill out a lease agreement and leave a $50 deposit, which is refundable if the equipment is returned undamaged and thoroughly cleaned.

For more information on the plucker and scalder, visit http://www.featherman.net. For more information on butchering your own chickens, visit http://www.butcherachicken.blogspot.com/.

We are located in Aurora, OR. Call or email today to reserve your rental! Rental is $50 for two days ($50 refundable deposit required). Most people rent Friday-Sunday, but weekdays are available too.

Chill Trough

We now have a 100-gallon Rubbermaid trough available for chilling down your birds in ice water after processing. Included in price of rental.

Don’t have time to process your own?

It happens. You can call Deo Volente Farm in Mulino (they also sell pastured poultry and meats). You can pick up crates from them, and load and deliver your chickens at night for processing the next morning. They charge $3.50 a bird. 503.829.5744

Check out Mineral Springs Poultry. They are in Willamina, Or and can be reached at 503-876-8231. They also have a new DVD out you can order that shows you how to process your own chickens.

Also, Taylor Made Farms in Sheridan also will do some processing for you: taylormadefarms at ymail dot com. They also sell pastured meats, custom-milled grains and hay.

Want to purchase your own plucker and scalder?

Portable Plucker is now an authorized dealer for Featherman. Let us know if we can help set you up with your own equipment.