Feather Plucking Process in Poultry Slaughter

Slaughter Stages

The production of white meat from poultry such as chickens, turkeys, and ducks is increasing day by day due to population growth and exports. In white meat production, where sectoral growth is accelerating, the use of devices such as chicken cutting machines, feather plucking machines, deboning machines, and evisceration machines produced with the latest technology plays an important role in meeting demand. You can get information about the types of machines used in slaughterhouses and their working principles by visiting the page.

Feather Plucking Process

Poultry raised on farms must be transported to the slaughterhouse in suitable crates and with appropriate vehicles. This process must be carried out professionally to prevent the animals from experiencing stress. Animals brought to the slaughterhouse are hung on slaughter shackles and inspected after initial cleaning. Poultry suitable for slaughter as a result of the inspection are quickly and efficiently cut with automatic chicken cutting machines after being stunned. After the bleeding process, the birds undergo a scalding process in feather softening machines to soften their feathers. After the scalding process is completed, the feathers of the poultry are sufficiently softened. After this stage, they are transported to the section with chicken plucking machines for feather plucking. These machines automatically clean the feathers. Feather plucking machines, which operate in two stages, first perform the pre-plucking process and then the final plucking process automatically. These machines, designed to be enclosed, do not cause contamination in other parts of the slaughterhouse. You can find detailed information about feather plucking machines on the alberkmakine.com page.