Whiz bang chicken plucker became operational today. In the first printing of my whizbang cider plan book and in this online photoessay i tell how to press cider by lining the woodslat pressing tub with a. In the next few pictures ill show you how to easily make a solid, freestanding grape trellis, the planet whizbang way. Jan 08, 2020 to make your own fertigation and irrigation bucket with the planet whizbang kit, simply drill a 12 hole in the side of a 5gallon plastic bucket, up 114 from the bottom.
This is a pdf download of the 46page plan book that has revolutionized the world of home cider production. And the best thing about imitation is we can use other alternative materials that are. Outside measurement is 1712 x 1712, as the plan book specifies. Herrick kimball, inventor of the worldfamous whizbang chicken plucker, whizbang cider press, whizbang. The planet whizbang idea book for gardeners paperback june 15, 20. Anyone can build a tubstyle mechanical chicken plucker. About the whizbang plucker click the nekked chickens this plan book tells you everything you need to know to build a whizbang chicken plucker click the picture and order a copy.
Let me begin by introducing you to my whizbang cider story. My objective is to produce a product that will stand the test of time y es, the vinyl hose will need. As i researched, i came across a model from planet whizbang i have to admit. From here you can find your way to the many books, pdf downloads, blogs, videos, and other downright useful products he has created. The twoway astronomers think theres an undiscovered planet lurking in the far reaches of the solar system, and theyre asking the publics help. Herrick kimball, inventor of the worldfamous whizbang chicken plucker, whizbang cider press, whizbang garden cart and whizbang wheel hoe has packed the pages of this book with a diverse selection of whizbang ideas for people who enjoy growing their own food. Put the large brass washer and rubber washer on the hose barb fitting and thread it into the hole it will be tight but you can use a wrench to thread it in. Jul 26, 20 as i researched, i came across a model from planet whizbang i have to admit. Thousands of homemade whizbang pluckers are now dependably plucking chickens, turkeys, ducks and geese all across america and around the globe. Jonathan plucker is the author of creativity and innovation 3. Anyone can build a tubstyle mechanical chicken plucker book. You want to dunk down past the twist tie but try not to dunk so far that the loosed end of the bag goes under water. The number in parentheses after each item indicates quantity if you purchase the whizbang shebang plucker parts package, as pictured above, you will get all the parts that are highlighted in red below.
Sep 20, 2006 whiz bang chicken plucker became operational today. Since publishing the book, i have used my chicken scalder every year to process my familys flock of meat birds and i can tell you the unit continues to work flawlessly. We have been in business since 2002, when herrick published the book, anyone can build a tubstyle mechanical chicken plucker. Youre going to find a wealth of homemade sweetcider inspiration on this web site. In this book, downhome inventor herrick kimball, developer of the world famous whizbang plucker, tells you how to build your own whizbang chicken scalder. My objective is to produce a product that will stand the test of time y es, the vinyl hose will need to be replaced after some time, but a 40 length will cost you less than a dollar and can be found at any hardware store. How to build a chicken plucker whizbang chicken plucker.
This book is a well organized and complete howto guide to building a whizbang feather plucking machine. Fifteen seconds later i was looking at three sixpounders with no feathers. This is the official facebook page of the planet whizbang idea book for gardeners. Im in the process of developing a new planet whizbang web site and will remove this entire site when its ready.
Check out the latest books and authors on whizbuzz for your new reads. Thousands of homemade whizbang pluckers are dependably plucking. Dont leave without checking out everything there is to learn here. If youre a gardener looking to grow a better garden, this book is for you. This youtube channel is where herrick kimball shares ideas and inspiration for people who want to live a more handson, selfreliant, entrepreneurial lifestyle. Im a smallscale homesteader in the finger lakes region of upstate new york.
The planet whizbang idea book for gardeners by herrick kimball. Buy 2020 minibed gardening report, whizbang chicken plucker plan book by. Once you have built your own planet whizbang wheel hoe, and you have put it to good use in your garden, i invite you to submit feedback so others can be encouraged by, and learn from, your experience. The quality of the molding isnt as good as the kent fingers lots of thin overflow around the seams i dont imagine this will significantly impact. In the spring of 2005 i published the plan book, anyone can build a whizbang chicken scalder. Cider press, planet whizbang idea book for gardeners pdf and more. Mar 02, 2009 it is typical for me to come up with a whizbang product and write a howto book about it. And, most recently, ive authored the planet whizbang idea book for. Boyle unknown location i just had to write to tell you that my plucker works great. After nearly 20 years, we have moved the planet out. I have these made by a metal fabricator and they are heavy duty 16gauge stainless steel. Specifications for making your own grape trellis fittings can be found in the planet whizbang idea book for gardeners page 32. The list corresponds with the checklist found on page 67 of my whizbang plucker plan book.
In the first printing of my whizbang cider plan book and in this online photoessay i tell how to press cider by lining the woodslat pressing tub with a pressingcloth bag then filling the bag with layers of apple mash separated by pressing technique certainly works but it does not work nearly as well as the technique im going to show and. The planet whizbang idea book for gardeners by herrick kimball offers a great combination of tools, tips and stories to enlighten and inspire just about any gardener. The basic whizbang i tell how to make in the plan book will not pluck. The plucker was a project for my 12yearold son to complete. From sturdy trellis systems, cloches and raised beds to biochar and brix meters, this is one youll come back to year after year. This plan book tells you everything you need to know to build a whizbang chicken plucker click the picture and order a copy yes, i sell whizbang plucker parts. The whizbang plucker plan book if you want to build your own amazing whizbang chicken plucker, this simple plan book shows and tells you how. Nov 25, 2018 whizbang chicken plucker popularized by herrick kimball is a design that many poultry raisers imitated. Lower the bagged bird down into the water slowly, leave it submerged for two or three seconds, and take it out. Learn how to build a chicken plucker, the whizbang chicken plucker, and take the tedium out of processing meat chickens.
The dude invented a chicken plucker you can build at home that will pluck a chicken in seconds. If you want to build your own whizbang plucker, it starts. Im the guy who invented the planet whizbang wheel hoe, the whizbang cider press, the whizbang chicken plucker, and other nifty downtoearth homestead devices. Planet whizbang feedback once you have built your own planet whizbang wheel hoe, and you have put it to good use in your garden, i invite you to submit feedback so others can be encouraged by, and learn from, your experience.
The book told and showed other backyard and smallfarm poultry producers how to easily make their own whizbang plucker. Chicken pluckers are high on demand since the need for chicken keeps increasing. Anyone can build a tubstyle mechanical chicken plucker by. Be sure to read the whizbang plucker faq for specific details. You want to dunk down past the twist tie but try not to dunk so far that the loosed end of the bag. Basically its a machine that plucks the chicken in about 30 seconds. Herrick kimball, inventor of the worldfamous whizbang chicken plucker, whizbang cider press, whizbang garden cart and whizbang wheel hoe has packed the. But this time, i have decided to do something very different. It is typical for me to come up with a whizbang product and write a howto book about it. Get your whizbang plucker book hereand the whizbang chicken scalder book too if you want to build your own whizbang plucker, it starts with this book. So this year a friend built a whiz bang plucker for us. Planet whizbang feedback anyone can build a planet.
If you want to build your own amazing whizbang chicken plucker, this simple plan book shows and tells you. Read what some people have to say about the whizbang plucker and the plucker plan book click the picture. Building off the modest but tangible success of the plucker book, i selfpublished more books. Feb 28, 2020 i usually find something negative to say about every book along with lots of positives, but herrick kimballs the planet whizbang idea book for gardeners is an exception. Our planet whizbang mailorder company started when herrick selfpublished his. This is the scalder that kimball spent two years building, testing, rebuilding and retesting before he felt it was worthy of being called a whizbang. Would you like to know how the planet whizbang name and logo originated. Whiz bang cider press plans woodworking blog search. Since publishing the book, i have used my chicken scalder every year to process my familys flock of meat. This time i have posted a stepbystep photo tutorial to the internet telling everyone in the world how to build their own planet whizbang wheel hoe. In 2002 i selfpublished 100 copies of my 60page plucker plan book at a local copy shop. My plan book recommends a 14 thick aluminum featherplate, but that is thicker than is needed. How many book writers and publishers do you know that do that.
That was the beginning of my home business, whizbang books. Published may 28th 2003 by whizbang books first published may 2003. So excited, but need 2 weeks more growth on cornish cross. This is selfpublishing at its bestquirky but polished. Jonathan plucker author of creativity and innovation. Herrick kimball, the complete guide to making great garlic powder. The sides are bent up 112 and the corners are welded. Im the guy who invented the planet whizbang wheel hoe, the whizbang cider press, the. You can also purchase the fittings alreadymade from planet whizbang. We also supply project parts so you can make your own whizbang chicken plucker.
Pack of 150 rubber chicken plucker fingers for poultry. Can the whizbang plucker really pluck all the feathers off a chicken in. Herrick kimball, inventor of the worldfamous whizbang chicken plucker, whizbang. The dude invented a chicken plucker you can build at home that will pluck a. We do 2 cornish cross at a time, or a large turkey, or 2 heritage breed turkeys. Herrick kimball the picture above is of me with a couple of justplucked chickens right out of my homemade whizbang chicken plucker, i developed the design for that absolutely amazing device almost ten years ago. They were far too time consuming for me to make so i have now switched to a stainless steel pan like shown in the above picture. These whizbang featherplates are 316 thick and 2012 diameter. I would like to say we have used the chicken shrink bags for freezing berries, tomatoes, and corn from the garden. Nearly 30,000 copies have been sold since the first printing in 2002.
We offer a variety of books, games and collectibles, with new stock arriving daily whether thats a good read, something crude, a novelty item, or a gift youre after. Whizbang chicken plucker popularized by herrick kimball is a design that many poultry raisers imitated. If you want to build your own amazing whizbang chicken plucker, this simple plan book shows and tells you how. Planet whizbang is a small, homesteadbased publishing company that is owned and operated by herrick and marlene kimball of moravia, n. See more ideas about chicken processing, chicken and chicken plucker. Solid brass components will give you troublefree service for a lifetime. You will need to source the parts still in black print. The plate has 66 finger holes 34 diameter for the kent c25 fingers. Ive sold well over a thousand of these 316 aluminum feather plates without any problems. Your instructor is herrick kimball, inventor of the world famous whizbang chicken plucker. Simply click on the header links above, or scroll down this page and click on the photos to be taken to different categories of products.
For now, you can still pick your way through these pages and learn about the cart. Heres just a small selection of whats landed in store recently. In hot cross winnie a shopping trip turns into a desperate hunt for a missing wilbur. This internet tutorial tells and shows you how to skillfully butcher a chicken in ten easy steps. The quality of the molding isnt as good as the kent fingers lots of thin overflow around the seams i dont imagine this will significantly impact performance on a homemade machine i will confirm this when my plucker is finished and tested for about half the price these seem like a good option for backyard poultry guys like me with a tight budget. From i got the model that suggest 2 chickens at a time. We are a subdivision of planet whizbang, which is a homesteadbased. I usually find something negative to say about every book along with lots of positives, but herrick kimballs the planet whizbang idea book for gardeners is an. And the best thing about imitation is we can use other alternative materials that are less costly but are also highly efficient. Since then, the book has sold nearly 30,000 copies. To make your own fertigation and irrigation bucket with the planet whizbang kit, simply drill a 12 hole in the side of a 5gallon plastic bucket, up 114 from the bottom. We just dip them in the hot water like we do chickens, then into the freezer.