Duck Wax for Poultry Processing and Feather Removal

Duck Wax

Duck wax is more than just a tool for hunters — it’s an essential product for anyone who needs to process ducks, geese, or other poultry efficiently. By using high-quality duck wax, processors, hunters, and small farms can remove feathers quickly, save time, and ensure a clean, professional finish.

At Blended Waxes, we’re a trusted duck wax supplier with over 45 years of experience. Our in-house lab and technical team specialize in developing food-grade plucking wax that delivers consistent, reliable results for poultry processors nationwide. If you’re looking for bulk duck wax you can count on, we’re here to help.

What Is Duck Wax?

Duck wax is a specialized blend of paraffin and microcrystalline waxes. While duck wax is a type of paraffin wax, it’s important to remember that not all paraffin waxes are duck wax.

Duck wax always contains microcrystalline wax. The microcrystalline wax enhances the blend’s adhesive properties, making it easier to fully remove all the little feathers from a bird. A bird waxed with duck wax will be smooth and clean. Conversely, a bird waxed with only paraffin wax will have some feathers remaining, which will need to be removed by hand.

Blended Waxes produces food-grade duck wax that complies with FDA regulations (21 CFR-178.3710 and 21 CFR-178.886). With proper care and cleaning, our wax can be reused multiple times, making it a cost-effective and efficient choice for your operation.

Wax Product	Description
Duck Wax	This product is a fully refined paraffin and microcrystalline wax blend with a mid-range melt point and is white in color.
FDA Status: This product is in compliance with Federal Regulations 21 CFR-178.3710 and 21 CFR-178.886

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Benefits of Using Duck Wax

When it comes to processing ducks, geese, or other poultry, using the right duck wax can save you time, reduce labor, and improve the overall quality of your finished product. While defeathering machines can be costly and hand-plucking is slow and inconsistent, duck wax offers a reliable, food-safe, and cost-effective solution.

Why Choose Duck Wax?

Cleaner plucking: Birds molt, meaning they lose feathers from time to time. Pinfeathers are small developing feathers found on their bodies. Since pinfeathers are tiny, they can be trickier to remove unless you have the right wax. Duck wax’s adhesive properties help it grip pinfeathers and pluck them out in one swoop.
Faster process: Since duck wax grabs more feathers the first time around than other types of wax, the plucking process moves much more quickly. Waxing a bird is also much faster than plucking it by hand.
Simplicity: If you want to wax a duck or other bird, all you need to do is dip the bird in the melted wax, cool the wax and then peel it off. As you peel off the hardened wax, the feathers will come away with it.
Cost-effectiveness: Duck wax costs a lot less than a defeathering machine. It also takes less time than hand-plucking a bird. Plus, you can reuse the wax after each plucking as long as you clean it to remove feathers and other debris.

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Blended Waxes — Your Trusted Duck Wax Supplier

Since 1976, Blended Waxes has partnered with food processors, hunters, and businesses that rely on wax products every day. We pride ourselves on delivering consistent quality, reliable supply, and custom solutions that make your work easier.

Contact us today to learn more about our duck wax or request a personalized quote. Our team is here to help you find the right solution for your operation.

DUCK WAX PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
	Duck Wax
Congealing Point (D-938)	138°F-142°F 58.9°C-61.1°C
Needle Penetration (D-1321) 0.1mm @ 77° F/25° C 0.1mm @ 100° F/40° C	7 – 19 47 – 87

What is duck wax made of?

Duck wax is a blend of paraffin and microcrystalline wax. The microcrystalline component gives it stronger adhesive properties, helping it remove even tiny pinfeathers effectively.

Is duck wax safe for food processing?

Yes. Blended Waxes’ duck wax is a fully refined, food-grade product that meets FDA requirements for use in poultry processing.

Can duck wax be reused?

Absolutely. With proper care and cleaning to remove feathers and debris, duck wax can be reused multiple times, making it a cost-effective alternative to mechanical plucking.

Who uses duck wax?

Duck wax is widely used by commercial poultry processors, small farms, and hunters who want a clean, efficient, and affordable method for defeathering ducks, geese, and other waterfowl.

How to Wax a Duck?

1. Remove Large Feathers
2. Heat the Water
3. Add the Wax
4. Dip the Duck
5. Allow Wax to Harden
6. Peel the Wax

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