Wednesday, July 3, 2013

The Importance Of Buying A Good Feather Plucker

By Freda Watts


In the event of running a poultry farm, effective production is possible only with the help of appropriate equipment. A feather plucker is one such piece of equipment. With technological advancements taking place every day, leave behind the process of manual plucking to welcome new age procedures for a more efficient feather free aviary business.

Since it has to be a wisely taken business decision, create a list of your exact requirements, so that your purchase is done accordingly. After all, you do not want to land up with expensive machinery that does not entirely fit the bill.

The capacity that you require to produce per day or per week is the first criterion that should be considered. For a business of a small or medium size, a plucker with a capacity of up to ten pounds may work. If you have a slightly larger business, on the other hand, you would want to consider a machine with a capacity of at least fifty pounds.

You may also want to take into account other considerations while making your purchase. The height and weight of the machinery are important and you may already be aware of these. What you may not be fully aware of, if you are new to the business, are aspects such as the footprint, tub diameter, voltage of the motor and the number of plucking fingers that the piece possesses.

Upon deciding the exact requirement that you have, make a sensible purchase. This implies that you should compare the prices you have obtained from various makers and ensure you settle for the best deal. Apart from the price, you should also get a warranty and be assured of smooth service after sale of the item.

Once you have purchased the plucker, it is also important to ensure you take care of it properly. Regular servicing and maintenance are essential to ensure it lasts a long time. Cleaning the equipment regularly after use is important. While this may happen initially, when the product is still new, you may want to continue doing so even after the machinery has become old, so that it does not begin to wear out too fast or get rusted and old very swiftly. Its smooth functioning is dependent on how you use and maintain it.

Do not buy a plucker that does not fit the area that you would keep it in. Only buy a large size if your quantity of production is that much. The smaller the business, the more prudent should your purchase be. Opt for a large sized machine only if the production is likely to be more.

Upon procuring the apparatus, make sure you use a smaller sized one only for the quantity it can accommodate. Overloading may cause earlier wear and tear. Use the plucker cautiously to ensure it runs smoothly for a longer period of time.

Choose your feather plucker with care and caution. Pay heed to all of the above considerations to ensure you pick the right piece. If you land up being happy with your purchase and business expands well after you buy it, look at buying your next one after a gap of at least half a year. Treat the gear well to make it work well for you.




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