The Small Chicken Processing Kit by Hatching Time is the ideal solution for backyard poultry keepers, homesteaders, and small farms looking for a humane and efficient way to process chickens. Designed for small-scale use, this kit offers professional-level performance with minimal space requirements. Whether you're harvesting birds seasonally or maintaining a self-sufficient flock, this kit helps you process with ease, cleanliness, and control.

The kit includes a Processing Unit with a single comfort-fit cone that holds the bird securely in an inverted position, reducing movement and stress. Its sloped frame design promotes proper blood drainage into a removable drip tray for cleaner processing and easier cleanup. Built from power-washable ABS plastic with corrosion-resistant aluminum legs, it's lightweight yet durable enough for repeated outdoor use.

Also included is the Chicken Feather Plucker – Small, which features a food-grade plastic drum and natural rubber fingers that gently and quickly remove feathers without damaging the skin. Designed to handle 1–2 chickens per cycle, the plucker also includes a feather chute for efficient waste disposal and a cleaner workspace. Compact and easy to clean, this plucker is ideal for small-batch poultry processing.

Whether you're processing in your backyard or on a homestead, this kit is built to make the job faster, cleaner, and more humane. It's the perfect combination of quality, simplicity, and functionality for anyone serious about raising and processing their own birds.

What’s Included

• Processing Unit (Chicken) - 1 Cone:
  Comfort-fit cone with rust-proof frame, designed for humane and efficient bleeding during processing. Power-washable and ideal for outdoor use.
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• Chicken Feather Plucker – Small (1–2 Chickens):
  Compact stainless steel drum with soft rubber fingers for gentle, effective feather removal. Built-in feather chute for easy cleanup.
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Features & Benefits

• Humane design keeps birds calm and stable during processing
• Plucker removes feathers from 1–2 birds in under a minute
• Rust-proof, power-washable materials for easy cleaning
• Lightweight and compact for small-batch, on-site use
• Drip tray and feather chute maintain a clean workspace
• Ideal for homesteaders, families, and backyard farms