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Plucking on a small rotary plucker. Hand plucking works well also. Just pull all of the feathers out by hand.

Scalding your bird. This makes the feathers “turn lose” for plucking. Water should be145-150 degrees. Tough old roosters need a little hotter than young birds. Be sure not to cook the meat! 18-25 seconds. Test that feathers are releasing.

Home and small farm processing live chickens for food. Step by step butcher and process your roosters or old hens for the table. All you need to know!