We have a whole-house backup generator, that includes power to our detached outbuilding. Came in handy during our latest bought with 3 tornadoes, and during 2 of our incubation processes.
Currently have 37 chickens and 8 ducks, but have 3 broody hens that I am trying to appease by letting them sit on a half dozen eggs a piece. At the same time, I have 20 eggs in the incubator.
Welcome to the forum! You've come to the right place to get help with any of your questions pertaining to our hobby of raising chickens, ducks and other fowls. Ask away, and I am sure someone with knowledge in the area will help you out.
Welcome to the forum! My MC has a chapter in Scotland, and so I hope that I get the chance to jump the pond to attend a World Meeting, should they ever host one.
Anyways, alot of knowledgeable folks here to answer any and all your questions.
Wow, thank you! I was unaware of this medal, and will actually read up on the reasons for receiving it...hehe
edit: just read the description....I am very honored. I enjoy this forum so much, and avoid several others due to the fact that alot of "know-it-alls" tend to scare off those that...
I actually used an incubator this past spring to hatch out 17 chicks and am planning on doing another batch in a week or 2. Want to time things out so that the chicks have enough time to grow prior to the cold months returning.
So I was able to run my small fan for 9 hours yesterday without it affecting the voltage on the battery bank. Of course, the sun helped maintained that...so now I shall make sure my battery bank has a full charge, then test running the fan overnite to determine how much drainage occurs. Then...