What is the right amount of scald time and temperature?
These are the critical factors in a good pick. For each bird type it will be different and this can change with weather and bird condition and size. As a general rule of thumb we recommend beginning with a one minute scald at 145 degrees for upland birds and 6 to 10 minutes at 165 degrees for waterfowl. Smaller and more delicate birds will require less time and heat; larger and fattier birds require more. Experienced users can tell exactly when birds are done scalding and ready to pick by pulling wing feathers. When the wing feathers release with little resistance the birds are ready to pluck.
