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Over the past seven years I've gone through TWO Yardbird Feather Pluckers. Yr 1 2018 - the first Yardbird worked great out of the box. Yr2 Spring took out the Yard bird - didn't work! Stored in shed over winter. Fortunately I was within warranty and it was a hassle trying to get a replacement. They first wanted to send me a new cord that I would have to wire into the motor. WRONG. Yardbird knows they have issues with their GCFI cord. They also know they have moisture issues with their "sealed" motor. Yr 2 replacement came my meat birds two weeks older and much larger. I managed to process the 25 birds (I process myself no help which is why I spent $450 on the Yardbird in the first place). The wheels are pointless for dragging 88lbs across grass that is muddy after processing 25 birds spraying the drum with water. I can't drag the sucker amound and need help getting it into the shed EVERY FALL. I leave it covered in a UV protected grill cover over summer months - I remove the drum and cover the base/drive and motor. Yr 3 Yardbird worked the next year both Fall and Spring with the new plug I had installed. Spring yr 4 Spring Yardbird worked but Yr 4 Fall came and the Yardbird didn't work. AGAIN. So I replaced the GCFI plug for $15.00 (www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077FV6RQT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) . The unit still didnt' work. I had 35 meatbirds to process so Yr4 Fall I bought a 2nd Yardbird. Yr 4 the new Yardbird worked fine that Fall. Yr 5 Sprng same story Yardbird didn't work replaced the GCFI plug and it worked fine. Covered over summer the Yardbird worked find Yr 5 Fall. Yr 6 Spring Yardbird did work but Yr6 Fall it did not. Replacing the GCFI did not help. I had a neighbor's handyman to maintains thier farm equipment take a look at it and the "sealed" motor was rusted inside. Apparently water/feathers can get into the top of the motor that not only prevents it from keeping cool, but water can actually get inside. The motor is the old fashioned electro magnet brushes which explains why it needs 1100W to operate. Between the poor electrical cord/plug and the poor design of the motor assembly with noting to prevent water getting in - the Yardbird is cheap China made low grade steel. BUT THEY DON'T TELL YOU THIS. It's now time to process a year later 2024 and I'm concerned the Yardbird will work so I'm already looking at an alternative plucker and ready to put Yardbird into the dust heap of history. These machines are a good idea, but there has been ZERO improvements since 2016 they sell the same unit with the same issues at an outrageous price. I agree with Celtic Roots Farm. Save yourself lots of headache, stress and spend the money on a better quality plucker. This is just my two cents - experience over 6+ years with a real POS unit.

Probably were a faulty one

I used a white row cover over my tomatoes. I live in the shownuff Deep South. Where it is not unheard of to get temps over 100 FH. for a week . Usually in late June the tomatoes would start wilting at noon. With the white row cover. They never wilted all summer. Without shade cloth. Tomatoes would be done by the second week of July. Had tomatoes all the way to Middle of October.

My cucumber plants have wilt this year. Sorry about your plants😢

How do you sterilize the soil that had cucumber wilt so we can reuse it?

Thank you. In the same situation with first new greenhouse and all 4 out of 5 Cucumber plants have wilted.

2:30 - Yeah, I noticed you have to angle the whole thing about 45° before you can wheel it.

Thanks for the good bad review. Will definitely be staying away from this piece of junk.

These are WAY too expensive for being as flawed as they are.

Thanks for all the great facts.

What a great video! Thank you for your clear explanation! :)

Thanks for such an informative video.

Your videos are amazing! If you like farming or harvesting videos, I look forward to having you visit my channel to have relaxing moments together!

Hahaha the hot wife did the trick!

That was rotten!!😆 I’ve tried different methods, none work below freezing and only when they are above 35 indoors like a barn or coop. Still get some ice though!! But figured you were putting hot water in bucket that was steaming ! Ha ha

Hate asshats that waste my time.

well that was no help!

Was gonna subscribe but a big waste of time trying to keep my chickens healthy what a big joke!

Very well done!!!

Just stumbled upon this video as I am starting/building a channel for my 90 acre homeplace down in Georgia. Really well done and great tips and info! Thanks for putting it together. great content and just subbed to your channel!

Awesome you just saved me a huge headache

Wasted my time waiting for much needed info only to find out this was all a joke. Cute but not funny 😒

The reveal was worth the entire video. Thanks for the giggle!

Hi guys, appreciate your review. Someone might have spoken to the issue of the GFI tripping...if not, consider this thought. Many of the machines we use here at Under Our Care have these corded GFI breakers. These breakers are designed for a cord 6 to 10 feet long. If you run your Yardbird unit with an extension cord, this may be your issue. If you are plugging the unit into a 20 amp protected receptacle, you are likely to trip your corded GFI in short order. If you use an extension cord, consider a 25-foot 12 to 14-gauge cord. Just a thought, again, thank you for taking the time to do this review, it was very informative, yet not overly critical.

Where is the info on the “secret” ingredient (not your wife)

A friend of mine told me you get rats if you have chickens. They get into the chicken feed. Have you experienced this? Also, do you burn the green wood in the current season?

Came across your Vlogs looking for how to start out homesteading. We live on an acre of land, and I want to take full advantage of the open space. You have a beautiful property. I've always wanted to live in New Hampshire. We ended up staying in RI. Curios as to how much wood you burn on your homestead? Do you have a wood stove in the out building as well?? Looking forward to watching your journey. If you have an resources you'd recommend, please let me know.

Equally unsatisfied with yardbird plucker poor design

Lovely introduction video.

I'm thinking and praying for you, Jay, and all of you. Melissa Faith. Kentucky.

Ummm so what was the secret ingredient.. you said there would be a follow up video. That was 2 years ago. Hmmm

This is really helpful. Thank you!

I’ve Had a yard bird for 3 years now and have run over 500 birds through it w no problems. After the first year I did attach a pice of down spout tubing to the drain to help keep the water and feathers away from the motor.

🙏 prayers for Jay. Just heard on big family...i know you are overwhelmed with worry. Suggestion: put out a short this will allow more prayers 🙏

Wishing you a speedy recovery to good health🙏

Prayers and Love for Jay`s full recovery! Been subscibed but found out from Brad (Big Fam Homestead) what happened Praying that God heal and restores Jay! Hugs.......

Praying for God's healing for you 🙏

First time viewer. Came over from Brad and Christa, The Big Family Homestead channel. May the Lord touch and heal you in Jesus name. Amen.

Praying for you Jay for complete healing 🙏 and your family as you go through these days.

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Big Family Homestead sent me to your channel. Prayers sent for your healing Jay and for your wife/family as they help you through your recovery. God Bless