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

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4 жыл бұрын

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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@harryfp1494 Жыл бұрын

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

@oldhamegg 3 жыл бұрын

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

@ethandaniels4856 3 жыл бұрын

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

@francinelarsen3303 2 жыл бұрын

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

@CorrieGreen 3 жыл бұрын

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

@amirbenjamin7515 7 ай бұрын

Relaxing and very informative... Kool video!

@TamaraBell 2 жыл бұрын

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

@howardphipps5554 2 жыл бұрын

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

@gtrembo2347 Жыл бұрын

Awesome build!!

@asimsiddiq4929 2 жыл бұрын

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

@kellyweymouth6901 4 жыл бұрын

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

@tomtom4683 3 жыл бұрын

good job Gagnons. thanks

@keithrayeski6417 3 жыл бұрын

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

@SustainableCraig 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@jackfrost3560 2 жыл бұрын

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

@coneyfernandez7388 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks the idea that you shared.

@chasingretirement 4 жыл бұрын

Love this idea. What a great use of an old washer. Can't wait to see it in action. Nice! (Enjoy your videos, thanks for sharing) All the best from Southwestern Iowa.

@williamferguson7234 Жыл бұрын

@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.

@MrGenius34210 6 ай бұрын

great work man

@307j.o.a.t9 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid on how to build that. Im not sure i will ever raise chickens or butcher them but exellent video!!

@anatoliykazak9528 4 ай бұрын

So how much did it cost after buying all the parts and that thick aluminum sheet?

@mohdiskanderjeffreyyapamir7163 3 жыл бұрын

Well done.... nice.

@yhingc3703 3 жыл бұрын

thanks man. awesome. I will try it.

@antoniomartins8885 3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome idea Thanks

@pipemalo8483 2 жыл бұрын

good job broth 🤜

@Justin-Outdoors Жыл бұрын

This is exactly what i had in mind!

@pzlr0v 3 жыл бұрын

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

@ducksanddeer Жыл бұрын

I love the idea and I have a spare washing machine

@seancarvalho8358 3 ай бұрын

Great video, thank you

@jhurstaboada4825 Жыл бұрын

Very nice

@icecold1011 10 ай бұрын

Would it hurt to much if I use a 3 1/4x1/2in. pully on the motor? I ask because I have one,

@dwaynelejeune3508 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve noticed on other builds have some sort of sprinkler system set up to rinse chickens as machine running. Will you install that are just use a hose? Also how many chickens will you be able to pluck at one time?? Nice vid I’m saving this one for reference

@ronaldgillo382 3 жыл бұрын

nice it is interesting.

@johnpeters8652 Жыл бұрын

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

@jm-handyman7878 2 жыл бұрын

Have a volunteer chicken! 😂🤣

@MF-ns4qz Жыл бұрын

Excellent upcycle! How did you address the exit to discard feathers?

@penniewetzel Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Only thing I would like to suggest to make it a little faster and easier on the body.... When putting the fingers in the bottom plate, use cooking spray or oil and instead of pulling the fingers through, just push them in from the top and tap them with a rubber mallet if you need to. I have arthritic hands si I have to save them wherever possible.

@thefreese1 Жыл бұрын

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

@williambixby3785 Жыл бұрын

I’m glad to hear that WD-40 is good for something… because it sucks as a penetrating oil 😂

@thefreese1 Жыл бұрын

@@williambixby3785 it sucks as a lubricant period.... but does work good for drilling holes or as cutting fluid on the metal lathe .... I used it back before computerized ignition systems were installed in cars .. I the distributor cap for water in it , you could spray it in the cap and it displaces the water.. almost good as a cleaner for old grease and oil buildup... If you need a good penetrating oil , use Seafoam It really penetrates But the thing it's supposed to be used for , its doesn't work

@ottoottodog 6 ай бұрын

@@thefreese1 WD stands for water displacement. It never was intended as a penetrating oil.

@thefreese1 6 ай бұрын

@@ottoottodog I haven't heard that one before... but I know we used it way back for drying out distributors after running through a deep mud puddle .. that's back when you didn't need a computer to fire up your engine...

@AZMKicau 3 жыл бұрын

i will try to make it

@jakepidek 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I'm following your design and building one this week, where did you get the pulleys from though? Would a 9" pulley work? Or would that spin the plate too fast? Thanks so much for your help!

@ducksanddeer Жыл бұрын

Also would love this info

@timkelley8775 3 жыл бұрын

Will be waiting to see it work. Scalding and plucking chickens is not my most favorite chore. Be well. Take care.

@MisslyTheCountrysideLife 3 жыл бұрын

Wow.. brilliant idea.. ... lets be friends

@susanvaughn741 11 ай бұрын

You can use a router to cut your circle. Use cutting fluid.

@firetoy911 Жыл бұрын

so where and how did you figure out to expel the feathers? also how did you determine the number of needed rubber fingers? thx

@acknowledgegamer4133 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, but i think you could balance your audio and that would improve your quality

@habibtoure2054 Жыл бұрын

Très bien merci

@bluesteelworx 9 ай бұрын

Food grade silicone spray might work better than vegi oil

@keithrayeski6417 3 жыл бұрын

Okay, now that I slept on it...do you think that the tub is spinning fast enough? Maybe a smaller wheel or bigger motor for MORE SPEED, Tool Time Tim!!🤣🤣 🇺🇸

@AmericanAdventuresTJ 3 жыл бұрын

I was wondering if it was going too fast! We'll trybit out this weekend.

@samuelkolakaluri3239 6 ай бұрын

Genius

@arawgabi622 10 ай бұрын

where to get those black rubber fingers? they won't push thru? thanks

@dayamkhan853 2 жыл бұрын

Good

@annejennings8568 2 жыл бұрын

I did not see the parts noted and you did not explaine how the feathers drain out with the water... do you have to cut channels out of the bottom??

@im-that-guy-pal Жыл бұрын

So many that's what she said moments in this video.

@mikeh1808 10 ай бұрын

Any concerns with cleaning or feather buildup?

@sronicker 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t see a total cost. The washer was free, but how much were the fingers? The aluminum plate? The pulleys? Etc etc. All in all, about how much?

@breadoflifeministries01 2 жыл бұрын

So what do you do to prevent being electrocuted , water and electricity is a problem

@jamersenadams5960 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! Borrowed a friends store bought one this past weekend and loved it. I just don't like the price tag that comes along with it. How much did you spend total? I appreciate the info and you definitely have a new subscriber.

@ctrysnshneb8524 3 жыл бұрын

Where does it from when using the water?

@gelustoica9567 11 ай бұрын

Veri gud

@josephgreenough2839 3 жыл бұрын

What was the final cost if your project here?

@radomirjovanovic8499 Жыл бұрын

Gospodine dali ti možeš da držiš usta zatvorena?

@ritcheyebanks8208 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea but you did not show how the aluminum plate was attached.

@zhianprinceilag-ilag303 3 жыл бұрын

whats the name of that black rubber

@kgaogelomokwena6115 2 жыл бұрын

Does it have a drainage!

@benjaminvandenboss6992 Жыл бұрын

One question that I may have missed in the video. What did you use for the pulley shaft?

@AmericanAdventuresTJ Жыл бұрын

it was the original shaft from the washing machine.

@timothychristian9140 3 жыл бұрын

If for some reason it doesn’t work good, you could always fire up the new smoker/grill and invite friends and family over for one heck of a plucking party.

@kagat3255 2 жыл бұрын

What name of black rubber inside the mini dress machine

@florintitoveanu8177 Жыл бұрын

what is the thickness of the aluminum plate ?

@docvencil2222 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you get your fingers? Are they the Kent C-25 fingers? Where did you get your metal plate? Pulling, bearings, and such

@AmericanAdventuresTJ 2 жыл бұрын

Everything was off amazon. Except the metal plate.

@docvencil2222 2 жыл бұрын

@@AmericanAdventuresTJ thank you. We're the fingers the Kent C-25 fingers

@bongmiranda3828 3 жыл бұрын

Good idea but Where are the feathers go?

@AmericanAdventuresTJ 3 жыл бұрын

There fingers on the underside of the plate that push the feathers out a chute on the side.

@samanthalucas7523 Жыл бұрын

Do you think this would work for Muscovy duck? They are much digger than a chicken. Looking back did you make any improvements or do you think adjustments are necessary for a duck?

@AmericanAdventuresTJ Жыл бұрын

I have no idea if it would work for a duck or not. We just used ot for the third year in a row, still works great!

@samanthalucas7523 Жыл бұрын

@@AmericanAdventuresTJ well, we will find out! So close to being finished with the project. All that's left is mounting the motor, bracing and putting on the belt!

@davidperry7511 Жыл бұрын

Where where does the water and Feathers go

@jeshurunfarm 2 жыл бұрын

What are the dimensions of the fingers?

@franckandersonkoua6123 Ай бұрын

Votre video pouvez vous donnez les noms des outils du montage et les dimensions

@narendrapersaud3798 Жыл бұрын

Did he said volunteer chicken? Do the chicken knows about this?

@91cobra50 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the shaft from.

@AmericanAdventuresTJ 3 жыл бұрын

The shaft was the original from the washing machine.

@brentlebo9763 10 ай бұрын

So what did it fondly cost u?

@dennislock3415 2 жыл бұрын

Wonder how a clothes dryer would work?

@freshboss_dunziman8835 3 жыл бұрын

I Didn't know a jigsaw could cut mettal🤔

@lifenlunacy5833 2 жыл бұрын

I think this is genius are FAR more affordable.

@11spitdms 2 жыл бұрын

How did it hold up?

@AmericanAdventuresTJ 2 жыл бұрын

So far we have processed over 100 birds in it the last two years, getting ready to do this years batch in a few weeks. No issues.

@pacorondon3680 3 жыл бұрын

Where do you get the rubber chicken plucker ?

@AmericanAdventuresTJ 3 жыл бұрын

I ordered the fingers off amazon.

@pacorondon3680 3 жыл бұрын

@@AmericanAdventuresTJ How do amazon call it, chiken plucker? Thank you very much, blessing.

@AmericanAdventuresTJ 3 жыл бұрын

Just search for rubber chicken plucker fingers

@jonk5669 Жыл бұрын

It breaks my heart to see that machine destroyed.

@freshboss_dunziman8835 3 жыл бұрын

whats the name of those black rubber spikes

@AmericanAdventuresTJ 3 жыл бұрын

They are called chicken plucker fingers. I got them on amazon.

@khoalata 3 жыл бұрын

@@AmericanAdventuresTJ Hi Gagnons. which size did you use it? 6.5 cm or 9 cm?

@AmericanAdventuresTJ 3 жыл бұрын

@@khoalata for the fingers we used 3/4 inch.

@johannlangner289 2 жыл бұрын

Good job Bro..... I'm just feeling sorry for the poor voluntary chicken, lol

@525498egi 3 жыл бұрын

а что за мотоцикл в гараже стоит ?

@tylerlondon5052 2 жыл бұрын

Is that an Ural?

@AmericanAdventuresTJ 2 жыл бұрын

Why yes it is!

@IngloriousHomestead Жыл бұрын

where does the feathers go???

@AmericanAdventuresTJ Жыл бұрын

We cut a hole in the side for them to come out.

@jaystachowiak3540 3 жыл бұрын

I feel like its spinning too fast. How did the trial run go? Did it tear the flesh?

@AmericanAdventuresTJ 3 жыл бұрын

It worked great, better than expected. The motor is a littls on the weak side, but worked. We only had one bird tear, but we had scalded that one too long. We still think it was better than spending the money to buy one. Besides, it's hilarious to put a chicken in a washing machine!

@vangher423 2 жыл бұрын

If you build one for me how much do you cost

@AmericanAdventuresTJ 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry, I only build for me.

@Justin-Outdoors Жыл бұрын

How much was the total cost?

@AmericanAdventuresTJ Жыл бұрын

I think total was between $150 and $200.

@Justin-Outdoors Жыл бұрын

That’s not bad. They are like $600. Seems worth doing. I found a similar piece of aluminum for $60 just seems like alot of drilling

@familyguy5081 Жыл бұрын

So I thumbs up’d your video for creativity and effort, but honestly my time is worth money. In my opinion, the time it takes to put all of this together, pay for the extra parts, and overall engineering it makes more sense to buy one. This would take me no less than 8 hrs. I’d say 16 hrs to perfect it. Pretend I make $50 per hour on my day job that’s 16 x $50 = roughly $800 and that’s conservative. Love your build and your enthusiasm to teach us, but to me it makes more sense to buy it.

@jimmyyounger618 Жыл бұрын

This was pretty much my conclusion. I have a small farm, (we don't even do anything commercial, don't mess with cows or sell anything now, and our primary focus is our own horses), and I'm already up to my neck in a mile long to-do list. I can pull on my boots with one project in mind, then discover a flat on the tractor or a tree down on a fence line. It's always one thing or another and the plan I woke up with can go out the window pretty fast! 😄 Fun and interesting to watch other's peoples' projects during my morning coffee or during a break, but I'm just going to buy one of these.

@davesdada11 5 ай бұрын

They cost around $500 minimum..😂

@Matthew-ii2fx 3 жыл бұрын

How do you pluck a rubber chicken?

@KJSatter Жыл бұрын

could be a little louder - can barely hear it at times

@jamesturner7728 2 жыл бұрын

it dose not work motor to weak

@cesarmolina8642 3 жыл бұрын

NO WORKED

@mariesusanc7195 2 жыл бұрын

Desde Perú muy ingenioso pero si quisiera usarlo para pelar en grandes cantidades como podría expulsar las plumas acumuladas estimado Sr alguna idea se lo agradecería . Gracias por esta iniciativa cordiales saludos y que sigan los videos

@andrewright6507 2 жыл бұрын

I'm going to make one i really like this idea