Chicken Plucker 2009 ( Whizbang DIY )

Build my WHIZBANG with all New parts - Total out-of-pocket costs: $739


Plan book: Anyone Can Build Whizbang Books ( $19 -- Amazon.com )
Electric Motor GE 1 HP ( $162 -- Tractor Supply Company )
FEATHERPLATE SHAFT ( $54 Whizbang site - Herrick's )
Main Driven Pulley 16" w ( $54 Whizbang site - Herrick's )
2.5" Drive Pulley ( $12.75 -- Tractor Supply Company )
Drive Belt, 63" 4L 1/2" ( $14 -- Tractor Supply Co )
Water Hookup Materials ( $12 -- Home Depot )
150 Rubber Plucker Fingers ( $80 -- ebay )
Lumber: 2x4s, 2x6s, 1.5x3s ( $18 -- Home Depot )
Weathertite box, Romex cable , Carriage Bolts ( $35 -- Home Depot )
electrical wire, wire nuts, staples , Switch , Screws , Hardware , Washers ( $42 -- Home Depot )
FEATHERPLATE ( $95 -- ebay )
IDLER ARM HARDWARE KIT ( $34 Whizbang site - Herrick's )
Plastic juice barrel for plucker tub ( $10 -- ebay )
Misc. Hardware, Lag/Carriage Bolts ( $22 -- Home Depot )
Stain + paint ( for wood frame ) ( $28 -- Home Depot )
Two 10" diameter wheels ( $22.75 -- Tractor Supply Company )
Two 1" Bore Pillow Block Bearings ( $20 -- ebay )


If i buy the FEATHERPLATE + HDPE TUB PLASTIC from WHIZBANG will cost $140 more ( $879 )

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Science & Technology

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[Luieburger]

Does it work on ducks?

[ohioafc]

@Luieburger YES, we done many duck .. 85 to 90 % clean

[HEEEEEEEEHAA]

how long be4 the rubber fingeers need replacing

[ohioafc]

@HEEEEEEEEHAA we used for over 1500 chicken now .. need replace soon .. this is c-25 finger , but i will try the new brand EZPLUCKER , there site posted can dress 6000 chicken .. w w w. cconly.com check it out

[305boarkiller]

WOW thanks for the info> So you wouldnt buy build another 1 huh? Better to buy already made? Im going to ezpluckers right now. Thanks so much for the info. 1 thing about building it, looks like you and your son shared a lot of quality time...........

[ohioafc]

@305boarkiller .. yes, my son like to work with me .. just bought one EZ-169 from EZPLUCKER .. 2 wks ago .. it work better because is had 169 fingers and stainless steel .. i paid $650+s/h .. very good deal , i will keep my DIY whizbang as backup .

[icindonesia]

thanks for sharing :)

[TheCaliEsco]

Felt like I was playing The Sims because of the music.

[Modzilla32]

Hahaha sounded like the kid said "chickenFucker"

[azzy314159]

Thanks. Mr. Chicken Plucker.

[nfsmw6]

this work on turkeis?

[BillBrasky7718]

coolest thing i have ever seen!!!

[vanhalenman60]

put a live one in

[Begbucks]

neat!

[amaroq69]

The music reminds me of grade school art class movies...

[amaroq69]

The rednecks Boomhauer & Bill Dauterive do not approve of this video...Nice job Kahn Souphanousinphone!