Rite Farm Products 15-Gallon 120V Pro Poultry Scalder & Shrink Bag Tank – 2,000W

A thorough, temperature-controlled scald makes feather removal easier and helps prepare poultry for the plucking stage. The Rite Farm Products 15-Gallon Pro Poultry Scalder is a heavy-duty, USA-made poultry processing scalder designed for chickens, quail, game birds, ducks, turkeys, and geese, with a 2,000-watt heating element and digital controls for monitoring water temperature throughout processing.

This 120-volt poultry scalder also doubles as a shrink bag tank. It is factory set to 145°F for poultry scalding and can be adjusted up to 180°F for sealing poultry shrink bags, allowing the same piece of equipment to handle two important steps during processing day. Pair it with a poultry feather plucker to create a more complete scalding and plucking setup.

Key Features

• 15-Gallon Poultry Scalder: The round pot provides room for processing larger birds or multiple smaller birds per dunk, making it useful for chickens, quail, ducks, turkeys, geese, and game birds.
• Digital Temperature Control: Displays both the set temperature and actual water temperature, making it easier to monitor and adjust the water throughout poultry processing.
• Dual-Purpose Design: Use the unit at 145°F for scalding poultry or adjust it up to 180°F for sealing poultry shrink bags, reducing the need for a separate hot-water tank for shrink bagging.
• 2,000-Watt Heating Element: Provides the heating power needed to bring a full-size processing tank up to temperature and recover heat during use.
• Heavy-Duty Aluminum Construction: The fully welded aluminum pot is approximately .16 inch thick, giving the scalder a substantial construction while keeping the empty unit at approximately 19 pounds.
• Round Pot with Lid: The round opening provides usable space for lowering birds into the water, while the handled lid helps retain heat as the water comes up to temperature.
• LED Indicator Lights: The control unit provides clear visual indicators alongside the digital temperature display for easier monitoring during processing.

Built for Poultry Processing Day

Scalding is an important step before using a chicken plucker or other poultry feather plucker because the hot-water dip helps loosen feathers before mechanical plucking. With capacity for everything from batches of quail to a large turkey or goose, this scalder gives homesteaders, poultry keepers, and small-scale processors one full-size tank for working with several types of birds.

The working-height design is intended to sit directly on sturdy, level ground without requiring a separate stand. After plucking and processing are complete, the adjustable temperature also makes the tank useful for shrink bagging poultry at the manufacturer's recommended 180°F.

Estimated Capacity Per Dunk

• Up to 3 standard-breed chickens
• Up to 2 large Cornish Cross chickens
• 1 large turkey or goose
• Up to 2 ducks
• 20+ quail

Specifications

• Brand: Rite Farm Products
• Product Type: Poultry scalder and shrink bag tank
• Water Capacity: Up to 15 gallons
• Voltage: 120V
• Heating Element: 2,000 watts
• Operating Draw: Approximately 19 amps
• Scalding Temperature: Factory set to 145°F
• Maximum Adjustable Temperature: 180°F
• Material: Heavy-duty aluminum
• Pot Thickness: Approximately .16 inch
• Overall Dimensions: 32 inches tall x 19.5 inches wide with handles x 17 inches deep
• Inside Pot Dimensions: 15 5/8-inch diameter x 17 3/4 inches deep
• Empty Weight: Approximately 19 pounds
• Compatible Poultry: Chickens, quail, game birds, ducks, turkeys, and geese
• Construction: Fully welded
• Country of Manufacture: Made in the USA in Saltillo, Texas

Know Before You Buy

• Dedicated Circuit Required: This 120V scalder requires a dedicated 20-amp breaker with no other equipment operating on the same circuit.
• Allow Time for Heating: Reaching 145°F takes approximately 40 minutes to 1 hour depending on the starting water temperature and outdoor temperature.
• Water Is Required Before Startup: Do not turn the scalder on without water in the pot, as operating it dry can damage the heating element.
• Stable Placement: Set the scalder on sturdy, level ground before filling and operating it.
• Read Instructions Before Use: Detailed manufacturer instructions are included and must be read and followed before operating the unit.
• Shrink Bagging: Rite Farm Products recommends using 180°F water when sealing poultry shrink bags.

Complete Your Poultry Processing Setup

A properly scalded bird is ready for the next stage of feather removal. Pair this scalder with a Gone Broody chicken plucker or gamebird plucker for a more complete poultry processing setup, and explore additional poultry processing supplies for equipment used throughout processing day.