
Rubber Fingers (also called Plucker Fingers or Defeathering Fingers) are the replaceable rubber projections fitted to the inner drum of defeathering machines. These fingers rotate at high speed against the bird's skin surface, efficiently pulling out feathers after scalding without damaging the carcass. As rubber fingers wear out with use, they need periodic replacement to maintain defeathering efficiency and carcass quality. Stocking spare rubber fingers is an essential part of any poultry processing operation's maintenance plan.