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Poultry Scalder

$449.99
  • SKU: 1644
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Description

Scalding is the secret to plucking a bird, loosening the quills so the feathers come out easily. This poultry scalder has a 13-gallon tub that holds 1-2 chickens at a time. Built to last, it's made from double-walled stainless steel and includes a large spigot for quick clean-up. May also be used to shrink-wrap birds after plucking. The indicator light will go out once desired temperature is reached. Includes detailed instructions for a variety of game and domestic birds.

Once your bird is de-feathered and ready for storage, place it in a poultry shrink bag to complete your poultry processing.

Designed for you by Roots & Harvest, a family-owned company, to make creating from scratch a bit easier.

Specs

  • Double-walled stainless steel for temperature retention
  • Rubber feet for stability
  • Approx. 17" L x 13" W x 26" H
  • Temperature adjusts from 86° to 230° F
  • Requires a grounded, dedicated 15/20 amp power outlet
  • Weighs approx. 40 lbs.
  • Hold 13-gallons/50 liters of water
  • 120 volt/60 hz 1500w (draws 12.5 amps)
  • Cord length is 51", use of an extension cord is not recommended. This product requires a dedicated outlet.
  • Inner dims of the tub with the heating element cover in place are approximately 12" L x 12" W x 22" D

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Throughout history, families have benefited from the time-honored tradition of using the land to sustain them. Cultivating homegrown goods has a way of building community, encouraging hard work, and passing down life-long skills. Having the right equipment and instruction is essential to building this dream; this is where we would like to help. Roots & Harvest® delights in supporting this dream by supplying the necessary equipment for the urban homesteader to those fully living off the land. We love helping people discover and embrace skills such as bread-baking, cheese-making, canning, fermenting, meat bird raising and so many more. From home gardens to farmsteads Roots & Harvest® has the equipment, supplies, and knowledge you need. We’re excited for you to become part of the Roots & Harvest® family!.

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Cyndi Ball

Founder, Advocate, Self Sufficiency, Expert

Cyndi Ball is an avid homesteader whether she’s living the lifestyle on 7 acres in GA, in a 200 sq foot log cabin in the Rockies of Montana or in a suburban neighborhood in the bedroom community of Philadelphia. Building homestead communities for women is her passion, which she has been actively participating in since 2011. Cyndi spent all of 2024 living out of her car with her dog, visiting homesteading communities across this amazing country!

Meet Our #RHCOMMUNITY

Welcome to the Roots & Harvest Community! Here, you'll find like-minded homesteaders, DIY food enthusiasts, and outdoor adventurers sharing their experiences, tips, and favorite products. Whether you're preserving the harvest, raising animals, or crafting homemade goods, you're in the right place! Join the conversation and be part of our little community. #RootsAndHarvest #HomesteadingLife #Homegrown.

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Beth Declercq

Homesteading, Processing, Profitability, Mother

Beth Declercq, along with her husband Tommy, and their eight children live on a 10-acre family homestead in Michigan. She is passionate about inspiring people to live a hands-on, homegrown life.

Meet Our #RHCOMMUNITY

Welcome to the Roots & Harvest Community! Here, you'll find like-minded homesteaders, DIY food enthusiasts, and outdoor adventurers sharing their experiences, tips, and favorite products. Whether you're preserving the harvest, raising animals, or crafting homemade goods, you're in the right place! Join the conversation and be part of our little community. #RootsAndHarvest #HomesteadingLife #Homegrown

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John Moody

Father, Homesteader, Recipes, Author

John and Jessica have enjoyed 2 decades of marriage, one and a half decades of homesteading, and six kids along the way. Authors of multiple books and speakers at many events and conferences, their love helping others build lives they love and productive households and homesteads that work for them instead of overworking them!

Meet Our #RHCOMMUNITY

Welcome to the Roots & Harvest Community! Here, you'll find like-minded homesteaders, DIY food enthusiasts, and outdoor adventurers sharing their experiences, tips, and favorite products. Whether you're preserving the harvest, raising animals, or crafting homemade goods, you're in the right place! Join the conversation and be part of our little community. #RootsAndHarvest #HomesteadingLife #Homegrown.

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Brandelyn Tafoya

Recipes, Growing Food, Homesteading

Brandelyn Tafoya is a modern homesteader educating & inspiring other to live a healthier and more self-reliant lifestyle from her farm in the PNW. She shares cooking demos and recipes, along with how she and her little family have Pivoted from shopping daily to growing and raising 80% of what they eat at home!

Meet Our #RHCOMMUNITY

Welcome to the Roots & Harvest Community! Here, you'll find like-minded homesteaders, DIY food enthusiasts, and outdoor adventurers sharing their experiences, tips, and favorite products. Whether you're preserving the harvest, raising animals, or crafting homemade goods, you're in the right place! Join the conversation and be part of our little community. #RootsAndHarvest #HomesteadingLife #Homegrown.

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Milli Twitchell

Homestead, Sourdough, Poultry, Dairy

Milli is a homesteader, home-cook, and mother of four, living on a homestead in rural Utah. Growing up on a beef cattle ranch, she developed a deep appreciation for self-sufficiency, homegrown food, and traditional skills.

Meet Our #RHCOMMUNITY

Welcome to the Roots & Harvest Community! Here, you'll find like-minded homesteaders, DIY food enthusiasts, and outdoor adventurers sharing their experiences, tips, and favorite products. Whether you're preserving the harvest, raising animals, or crafting homemade goods, you're in the right place! Join the conversation and be part of our little community. #RootsAndHarvest #HomesteadingLife #Homegrown

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Katie Carrico

Homesteading, Mother, Shepherdess

Katie is an ex-high school English teacher turned shepherdess and homesteading mama. Alongside her husband and three little boys, she raises sheep hair, flower farms, and gardens on their quiet Kentucky farm.

Meet Our #RHCOMMUNITY

Welcome to the Roots & Harvest Community! Here, you'll find like-minded homesteaders, DIY food enthusiasts, and outdoor adventurers sharing their experiences, tips, and favorite products. Whether you're preserving the harvest, raising animals, or crafting homemade goods, you're in the right place! Join the conversation and be part of our little community. #RootsAndHarvest #HomesteadingLife #Homegrown

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Eryn Whalen

Baker, Dairy, Gardening, Preserving, Mother

Hi, my name is Eryn Whalen. I’m a homesteading wife, mom, and lifestyle blogger living on 100 acres in West Tennessee, where I’ve built a life centered around gardening, animal husbandry, and from-scratch cooking. My passion is helping others embrace the beauty and challenges of homesteading, whether it’s learning to can their garden harvests, bake with sourdough, or care for animals on their property.

Meet Our #RHCOMMUNITY

Welcome to the Roots & Harvest Community! Here, you'll find like-minded homesteaders, DIY food enthusiasts, and outdoor adventurers sharing their experiences, tips, and favorite products. Whether you're preserving the harvest, raising animals, or crafting homemade goods, you're in the right place! Join the conversation and be part of our little community. #RootsAndHarvest #HomesteadingLife #Homegrown

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Dr. Brigid McCrea

Educational, Extension Specialist, Chicken Whisperer

Dr. Brigid McCrea is an Extension Specialist at Auburn University working with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. Her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Avian Science are from the University of California at Davis, and Ph.D. in Poultry Science is from Auburn University. She specializes in small flocks; niche market poultry products; and both pre– and post-harvest food safety. She is also the co-author of “The Chicken Whisperer’s Guide to Keeping Chickens,” “Chicken Fact or Chicken Poop,” and “Chicken Whisperer’s Guide to Zero Waste Chicken Keeping.”

Meet Our #RHCOMMUNITY

Welcome to the Roots & Harvest Community! Here, you'll find like-minded homesteaders, DIY food enthusiasts, and outdoor adventurers sharing their experiences, tips, and favorite products. Whether you're preserving the harvest, raising animals, or crafting homemade goods, you're in the right place! Join the conversation and be part of our little community. #RootsAndHarvest #HomesteadingLife #Homegrown

#RHCOMMUNITY

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Cheryl Franklin

Community, Mentorship, Sharing, Learner

Cheryl Franklin is the organizer of the Ozarks Homesteading Expo. She worked in print media her entire adult life so she could finance her secret obsession with dairy goats, pigs, chickens, sheep, turkeys, gardening and teaching 4-H and living history. She is addicted to volunteering, which she admits but is not seeking counsel to overcome.

Meet Our #RHCOMMUNITY

Welcome to the Roots & Harvest Community! Here, you'll find like-minded homesteaders, DIY food enthusiasts, and outdoor adventurers sharing their experiences, tips, and favorite products. Whether you're preserving the harvest, raising animals, or crafting homemade goods, you're in the right place! Join the conversation and be part of our little community. #RootsAndHarvest #HomesteadingLife #Homegrown.

#RHCOMMUNITY

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Cyndi Ball

Founder, Advocate, Self Sufficiency, Expert

Cyndi Ball is an avid homesteader whether she’s living the lifestyle on 7 acres in GA, in a 200 sq foot log cabin in the Rockies of Montana or in a suburban neighborhood in the bedroom community of Philadelphia. Building homestead communities for women is her passion, which she has been actively participating in since 2011. Cyndi spent all of 2024 living out of her car with her dog, visiting homesteading communities across this amazing country!

Meet Our #RHCOMMUNITY

Welcome to the Roots & Harvest Community! Here, you'll find like-minded homesteaders, DIY food enthusiasts, and outdoor adventurers sharing their experiences, tips, and favorite products. Whether you're preserving the harvest, raising animals, or crafting homemade goods, you're in the right place! Join the conversation and be part of our little community. #RootsAndHarvest #HomesteadingLife #Homegrown.

#RHCOMMUNITY

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Beth Declercq

Homesteading, Processing, Profitability, Mother

Beth Declercq, along with her husband Tommy, and their eight children live on a 10-acre family homestead in Michigan. She is passionate about inspiring people to live a hands-on, homegrown life.

Meet Our #RHCOMMUNITY

Welcome to the Roots & Harvest Community! Here, you'll find like-minded homesteaders, DIY food enthusiasts, and outdoor adventurers sharing their experiences, tips, and favorite products. Whether you're preserving the harvest, raising animals, or crafting homemade goods, you're in the right place! Join the conversation and be part of our little community. #RootsAndHarvest #HomesteadingLife #Homegrown

#RHCOMMUNITY

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John Moody

Father, Homesteader, Recipes, Author

John and Jessica have enjoyed 2 decades of marriage, one and a half decades of homesteading, and six kids along the way. Authors of multiple books and speakers at many events and conferences, their love helping others build lives they love and productive households and homesteads that work for them instead of overworking them!

Meet Our #RHCOMMUNITY

Welcome to the Roots & Harvest Community! Here, you'll find like-minded homesteaders, DIY food enthusiasts, and outdoor adventurers sharing their experiences, tips, and favorite products. Whether you're preserving the harvest, raising animals, or crafting homemade goods, you're in the right place! Join the conversation and be part of our little community. #RootsAndHarvest #HomesteadingLife #Homegrown.

#RHCOMMUNITY

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Brandelyn Tafoya

Recipes, Growing Food, Homesteading

Brandelyn Tafoya is a modern homesteader educating & inspiring other to live a healthier and more self-reliant lifestyle from her farm in the PNW. She shares cooking demos and recipes, along with how she and her little family have Pivoted from shopping daily to growing and raising 80% of what they eat at home!

Meet Our #RHCOMMUNITY

Welcome to the Roots & Harvest Community! Here, you'll find like-minded homesteaders, DIY food enthusiasts, and outdoor adventurers sharing their experiences, tips, and favorite products. Whether you're preserving the harvest, raising animals, or crafting homemade goods, you're in the right place! Join the conversation and be part of our little community. #RootsAndHarvest #HomesteadingLife #Homegrown.

#RHCOMMUNITY

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Milli Twitchell

Homestead, Sourdough, Poultry, Dairy

Milli is a homesteader, home-cook, and mother of four, living on a homestead in rural Utah. Growing up on a beef cattle ranch, she developed a deep appreciation for self-sufficiency, homegrown food, and traditional skills.

Meet Our #RHCOMMUNITY

Welcome to the Roots & Harvest Community! Here, you'll find like-minded homesteaders, DIY food enthusiasts, and outdoor adventurers sharing their experiences, tips, and favorite products. Whether you're preserving the harvest, raising animals, or crafting homemade goods, you're in the right place! Join the conversation and be part of our little community. #RootsAndHarvest #HomesteadingLife #Homegrown

#RHCOMMUNITY

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Katie Carrico

Homesteading, Mother, Shepherdess

Katie is an ex-high school English teacher turned shepherdess and homesteading mama. Alongside her husband and three little boys, she raises sheep hair, flower farms, and gardens on their quiet Kentucky farm.

Meet Our #RHCOMMUNITY

Welcome to the Roots & Harvest Community! Here, you'll find like-minded homesteaders, DIY food enthusiasts, and outdoor adventurers sharing their experiences, tips, and favorite products. Whether you're preserving the harvest, raising animals, or crafting homemade goods, you're in the right place! Join the conversation and be part of our little community. #RootsAndHarvest #HomesteadingLife #Homegrown

#RHCOMMUNITY

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Eryn Whalen

Baker, Dairy, Gardening, Preserving, Mother

Hi, my name is Eryn Whalen. I’m a homesteading wife, mom, and lifestyle blogger living on 100 acres in West Tennessee, where I’ve built a life centered around gardening, animal husbandry, and from-scratch cooking. My passion is helping others embrace the beauty and challenges of homesteading, whether it’s learning to can their garden harvests, bake with sourdough, or care for animals on their property.

Meet Our #RHCOMMUNITY

Welcome to the Roots & Harvest Community! Here, you'll find like-minded homesteaders, DIY food enthusiasts, and outdoor adventurers sharing their experiences, tips, and favorite products. Whether you're preserving the harvest, raising animals, or crafting homemade goods, you're in the right place! Join the conversation and be part of our little community. #RootsAndHarvest #HomesteadingLife #Homegrown

#RHCOMMUNITY

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Dr. Brigid McCrea

Educational, Extension Specialist, Chicken Whisperer

Dr. Brigid McCrea is an Extension Specialist at Auburn University working with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System. Her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Avian Science are from the University of California at Davis, and Ph.D. in Poultry Science is from Auburn University. She specializes in small flocks; niche market poultry products; and both pre– and post-harvest food safety. She is also the co-author of “The Chicken Whisperer’s Guide to Keeping Chickens,” “Chicken Fact or Chicken Poop,” and “Chicken Whisperer’s Guide to Zero Waste Chicken Keeping.”

Meet Our #RHCOMMUNITY

Welcome to the Roots & Harvest Community! Here, you'll find like-minded homesteaders, DIY food enthusiasts, and outdoor adventurers sharing their experiences, tips, and favorite products. Whether you're preserving the harvest, raising animals, or crafting homemade goods, you're in the right place! Join the conversation and be part of our little community. #RootsAndHarvest #HomesteadingLife #Homegrown

#RHCOMMUNITY

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Cheryl Franklin

Community, Mentorship, Sharing, Learner

Cheryl Franklin is the organizer of the Ozarks Homesteading Expo. She worked in print media her entire adult life so she could finance her secret obsession with dairy goats, pigs, chickens, sheep, turkeys, gardening and teaching 4-H and living history. She is addicted to volunteering, which she admits but is not seeking counsel to overcome.

Meet Our #RHCOMMUNITY

Welcome to the Roots & Harvest Community! Here, you'll find like-minded homesteaders, DIY food enthusiasts, and outdoor adventurers sharing their experiences, tips, and favorite products. Whether you're preserving the harvest, raising animals, or crafting homemade goods, you're in the right place! Join the conversation and be part of our little community. #RootsAndHarvest #HomesteadingLife #Homegrown.

#RHCOMMUNITY

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Cyndi Ball

Founder, Advocate, Self Sufficiency, Expert

Cyndi Ball is an avid homesteader whether she’s living the lifestyle on 7 acres in GA, in a 200 sq foot log cabin in the Rockies of Montana or in a suburban neighborhood in the bedroom community of Philadelphia. Building homestead communities for women is her passion, which she has been actively participating in since 2011. Cyndi spent all of 2024 living out of her car with her dog, visiting homesteading communities across this amazing country!

#RHCOMMUNITY #RHCOMMUNITY #RHCOMMUNITY



36 Ratings
4.4out of 5 stars
36 Ratings

Rated 5 stars by 72% of reviewers

Rated 4 stars by 11% of reviewers

Rated 3 stars by 8% of reviewers

Rated 2 stars by 0% of reviewers

Rated 1 star by 8% of reviewers

Product Value: 4.3 / 5.0
Fit & Finish: 4.3 / 5.0
Reliability: 4.3 / 5.0
1-10 of 36 Reviews
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 15, 2025
Worth the investment
We processed 51 broilers. I suggest adding already hot tap water to decrease heating time. Once the scalder was to the correct temperature, it held great all day. We dipped one bird at a time. 150° for about 40 seconds. Our birds were about 5-6 pounds each.

2 negatives:
• the thermometer on the machine is NOT accurate. Be sure to check the temperature with another thermometer
• the thermostat does not match either thermometer.

Even with those 2 negatives we still are glad we made the investment.
Michelle K
Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 11, 2025
Works perfect!
Scalder works great! Holds temp right at 145 for scalding and 200 for shrink bags! Couldn’t be happier with it.
I fill it with 140* water from out house hot water heater so it only takes a few minutes to get to temp. I’ve heard if you fill it with hose water it will take a few hours.
Caleb S
Rated 4 out of 5
Jul 23, 2025
Love it.
It's great, except I wish it were a little bigger.
Jared M
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 5, 2025
Been using the propane turkey fryer prior to getting this. What a phenomenal improvement. The temperature remains consistent throughout. I did need to add water after the first batch of 25 but the temperature was back up in less than 10 minutes. Definitely recommended.
Marc K
Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 9, 2025
Excellent buy
Excellent makes the process that much smoother. Wish it heated up a little quicker
Samantha D
Rated 5 out of 5
May 1, 2025
Easy to clean.
Stainless is very easy to clean. Polish with cloth afterward. I do keep lid up overnight to assure it's fully dry on the inside before I set it aside till next processing session.
Gray W
Rated 5 out of 5
May 1, 2025
Glad I bought it
Love it! It takes awhile to warm up but once it is there - it is great!!! Keeps the water at the right temp - don’t have to worry about continually checking it and adjusting the heat.
Jennifer L
Rated 5 out of 5
May 1, 2025
Can a product be perfect?
easy to use, easy to clean, easy to transport/move when empty. I recommend this product.
M D C
Rated 5 out of 5
Apr 15, 2025
Awesome.
Keeps temperature, allows for planning flaws, makes multiple harvests easy, no burnt feather smell or hour long plucking an issue❤️
Lara S
Rated 1 out of 5
Apr 15, 2025
Used one time now don’t work
Robert P
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16 Questions
Is this new?
Karen K

If you are asking if this is a refurbished product it is not. This is a new scalder.

Mary B
Is it easy to transport when it's empty? How much does it weigh?
Brie C

It weighs 40lbs and the dimensions are approx. 17" L x 13" W x 26" H

Mary B
Can the unit be used outdoors?
K H

The poultry scalder is designed to be used indoors, or in a protected area under cover, or outdoors in fair weather only. It shouldn’t be used or stored where it will be exposed to rain or snow.

Mary B
How easy are these to clean?
K H

When scalding is complete leave lid open, turn the temp dial all the way counterclockwise and turn the scalder off and unplug from electrical outlet. When the unit is turned off the appliance may remain hot. Do not touch housing of appliance during cool-down period. Housing may take a several minutes to cool down after appliance is turned off. Once the unit has cooled, open the spigot to drain the scalder. All parts can be hand washed and dried

Mary B
How do you dunk 2 birds at one time? It doesn't seem wide enough to do that.
Vanessa D

This poultry scalder has a 13-gallon tub that holds 1-2 chickens at a time. The opening for where you dip the bird is 12 x 12".

Mary B
I see comments from last year about a new larger (18-gallon) model.  Will that be available this year?
Turkey Grower

There are no plans to have an 18 gallon scalder this year. We hope to in the future. But there is not a definite date for this to be available.

Mary B
The element isn’t working. Are there replacements?
Jen M.

Heating elements are available. Please contact our Customer Service Department. They are available Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST (877) 536-7763

Mary B
Is there a stand available?  I own this scalder - and haven't used it yet - but would think it would be much easier to use if there is a strong stand to raise it off the ground.  Other scald vendors have stands ... do you?
Todd G
Does Roots and Harvest sell a stand for this scalder?  I have the scalder, haven't used it yet - but it would sure make sense to have it on a stand - above the ground a bit - I have seen stands on other vendor sites - for their scalders, but wonder if R&H sells one?

We do not sell a stand for the scalder. Thank you for the feedback. We will pass on your comments to the product development team.

Mary B
is there an 18 gallon unit available?

There are plans to sell a larger scalder. A date when it will be available has not been set.

Mary B

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