How to Make a Homemade Chicken Plucker Out of a Washing Machine.

With all the folks getting into raising chickens this year, we couldn't fins a chicken plucker for a reasonable price and no one around us rents them. So what do an enterprising homesteaders do? They build their own out of a discarded washing machine!

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[harryfp]

We had a family friend /church friend years ago he drove model t fords that his parents left him he farmed there old property and he had bees . Well everyone talked about the honey spinner he made from an old washing machine and how smart it was and how smart he was . That thought lead me to this video ❤ much love dude

[howardphipps]

I so appreciate you talk the measurement because other people that make it on YouTube that don't talk

[williamferguson]

@12:40 using a 3/4" counter sink for smoothing the edges would save a lot of time. Food for thought for all watching. Great video. Thanks.

[oldhamegg]

Amazing. I've been looking for an instructional video exactly like this. I'm doing this. Thanks!

[francinelarsen]

Brilliant! We can't get pluckers shipped to Alaska, so I've been looking for an alternative. Love this idea.

[asimsiddiq]

Genius!!!
Great idea to keep the motor out of the water way.

[jackfrost]

Great video I need one year's ago I did thousands of turkeys we had one there work great but ours had water and the turkey went into a water bath first an water while pluking. After it was clean out it was put into a ice water tank overnight. Thanks again for the video

[ethandaniels]

Can never go wrong with them electrical tape bandages. Good design on the plucker too, great job!

[amirbenjamin]

Relaxing and very informative... Kool video!

[TamaraBell]

Hubby and I enjoyed this!!! Boy though! Lots of work!

[SustainableCraig]

Really interesting project. Ironically we just has a washing machine start leaking 2 days ago... Guess I'm gonna need to make my own version now too. I'm glad you came across my channel, because that timing couldn't have been better!

[dasher]

That was a good idea. Now, if I can do it, too

[keithrayeski]

Very ingenious!! More of that Yankee ingenuity!!😁🇺🇸

[ducksanddeer]

I love the idea and I have a spare washing machine

[kellyweymouth]

Again he never disappoints, awesome idea, creation, you are awesome. Great videos thank you and that awesome Joey for sharing. Chicken volunteer, so funny.

[CorrieGreen]

Thank you. I have the fingers and the washer and now I know what to do with them. Great video. 👍

[vhmccray]

I really like your version. I'd heard about the washing machine version. I was just wondering how the tub would hold up. But the best part is the reuse of the spin shaft and original motor. Just to throw it out there. While we're talking about recycling. I have several motors from other appliances, but most of them shouldn't be used in an application around water. Soooo... If you have some stuff (motors) That can be recycled for cash Recycling centers pay by the pound. Or you could take out the copper and heat off the varnish for most likely No. 2 grade. Then you could buy a motor, or help with the cost of other parts. Just a suggestion. Cause good quality (Kent C25) fingers are also not cheap.

[thefreese]

Here's a machinist tip when drilling holes. Get a can of WD-40 and spray it on the B when you're drill in the hole. Just one little shot of WD-40. Not only does it keep the drill bit Sharp it also causes it to cut a lot better and it will degrade into the metal a lot better. Which means quicker. This works on All Metals steel as well as aluminum

[pzlrv]

You did good sir! I'm the maker of the Chicken Washer.

[johnpeters]

OK your really good at what you do. I'm surprised you don't have drill press.