Rite Farm Products Pro USA Quail Plucker & 4-Gallon Quail Scalder Combo

Processing quail is easier when the scalding and plucking equipment is sized specifically for smaller birds. The Rite Farm Products Pro USA Quail Plucker & Quail Scalder Combo brings together two USA-made pieces of quail processing equipment: a 4-gallon electric scalder for preparing birds before plucking and a compact aluminum feather plucker with smaller fingers designed for quail, pigeons, doves, and similarly sized birds.

The scalder provides adjustable heat up to 180°F, with 145°F recommended for scalding birds before plucking. Once properly scalded, birds can move directly to the included quail plucker, where 72 smaller plucker fingers and water from a garden hose help remove feathers in seconds. Together, the two units create a practical processing setup for quail keepers, breeders, homesteaders, and small farms that want equipment built around smaller birds rather than a full-size chicken processing system. Browse more poultry processing supplies to complete your setup.

Key Features

• Complete Quail Scalding and Plucking Combo: Includes both the Pro USA Quail Scalder and Pro USA Quail Plucker, covering two important stages of feather removal with equipment designed for smaller birds.
• Quail-Specific Plucker: Uses 72 specially designed smaller plucker fingers for quail, pigeons, doves, and similarly sized birds instead of the larger fingers found on standard poultry pluckers.
• 4-Gallon Electric Scalder: Holds enough water to accommodate 6 or more quail at a time, providing useful capacity for processing multiple small birds.
• Adjustable Temperature Control: The 1,000-watt scalder adjusts up to 180°F, allowing it to handle both feather-loosening scalds and quail shrink-bag sealing.
• Feather Discharge Chute and Basket: Directs removed feathers into a collection basket, helping keep feathers contained and making cleanup after plucking more manageable.
• Compact Tabletop Equipment: The plucker weighs approximately 12 pounds and the empty scalder approximately 9 pounds, making both units easier to position and transport than oversized poultry-processing equipment.
• Standard 120V Power: Both pieces of equipment are designed for 120-volt operation, with the plucker plugging into a standard 110-volt American outlet and the scalder designed to work with a 15-amp 120-volt breaker.

Built for Small-Bird Processing

A thorough scald helps loosen feathers before a bird reaches the plucker, so having equipment designed to work through both stages can make the processing workflow more organized. The included scalder uses a heavy-duty aluminum pot, adjustable dial control, LED indicator light, lid, and stainless steel heating element to bring and maintain water at the desired temperature. The included quail skimmer helps with lowering, removing, and stirring birds during the scald for more even contact with the hot water.

After scalding, the compact quail plucker handles 1 to 2 birds at a time, although the manufacturer recommends processing one bird at a time to help avoid bruising. Connect a garden hose, turn on the plucker, place the scalded bird in the drum, and spray water into the drum while the machine operates. The feather chute directs feathers into the included basket instead of leaving them scattered around the processing area.

Quail Plucker Specifications

• Brand: Rite Farm Products
• Product Type: Quail and small-bird feather plucker
• Construction: Welded aluminum drum and frame
• Plucker Fingers: 72 smaller fingers designed for small birds
• Bird Compatibility: Quail, pigeons, doves, and similarly sized birds
• Processing Capacity: 1 to 2 birds at a time; manufacturer recommends 1 bird at a time to help avoid bruising
• Overall Dimensions: 19 inches tall x 13 inches wide with handles x 10 inches deep
• Drum Dimensions: 10 inches wide x 12 inches tall
• Weight: Approximately 12 pounds
• Power: 110-volt motor
• Electrical Connection: Standard 110-volt American outlet
• Switch: Waterproof on/off switch built into the heavy-duty cord
• Manufacturing: Made in Saltillo, Texas, USA from US and global materials

Quail Scalder Specifications

• Brand: Rite Farm Products
• Product Type: Electric quail scalder and shrink-bag tank
• Capacity: 4 gallons
• Bird Capacity: 6 or more quail at a time
• Pot Material: Heavy-duty aluminum
• Power: 120 volts, 1,000 watts
• Temperature Control: Adjustable up to 180°F
• Recommended Scalding Temperature: 145°F
• Recommended Quail Shrink-Bag Temperature: 180°F
• Overall Dimensions: 20 inches tall with lid x 13 inches wide with handles x 14 inches deep
• Pot Interior: 10 inches wide x 12 inches deep
• Empty Weight: Approximately 9 pounds
• Electrical Requirement: Works with a 15-amp, 120-volt breaker
• Heat-Up Time: Approximately 15 to 45 minutes to reach 145°F depending on starting water and outdoor temperatures
• Manufacturing: Made in Saltillo, Texas, USA from US and global materials

What's Included

• 1 Rite Farm Products Pro USA Quail Plucker
• 1 feather discharge basket
• 1 Rite Farm Products Pro USA 4-Gallon Quail Scalder
• 1 quail skimmer
• 1 scalder lid with handle
• Detailed scalder instructions

Know Before You Buy

• The plucker is designed specifically for quail and similarly sized small birds rather than larger poultry.
• The manufacturer recommends plucking one bird at a time to help avoid bruising, although the unit can accommodate 1 to 2 birds.
• A garden hose is needed to spray water into the plucker drum during operation.
• The scalder should be placed on a sturdy tabletop for use.
• The scalder instructions must be read and followed before operation.
• Never start the scalder without water in the pot, as operating it dry can damage the heating element.