February 2021 – The Bird Nerd

Processing

How to Pick the Right Size Scalder and Plucker

Posted on February 13, 2021February 13, 2021 by mike

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One of the most common challenges for on-farm poultry processors is selecting the best scalder and plucker combo. The scalder and plucker are the foundation to the entire processing experience. You can have the perfect flow, process design, cooler, tables, and people, but if you pick the wrong scalder and plucker combo, you will compromise […]

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Podcast, Processing

Advantages of On-Farm Chicken Processing

Posted on February 10, 2021February 13, 2021 by mike

You can skip ahead to 6:50 to start the main content. The expense of purchasing equipment, the regulatory climate, or even the mystery of slaughtering chickens are often cited disadvantages of processing your own chicken, but here are some of the reasons you should do it anyway: Control of the final product. Pay yourself for […]

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Processing, Video

How to Hand Pluck a Chicken

Posted on February 1, 2021February 13, 2021 by mike

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