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Well, I said I would think about it. The rope light remains and low and behold when the temp went to the teens, I had three eggs from 4 hens and all intact.

Hello there, I was able to google the wattage on the rope light and it seems to be .8 watts per foot. I am estimating that I had about 10 feet of rope light...sooo...8 watts. A heating mat I just got for plants (cheap) is at 17 watts...I might switch this out even though the rope seems to be...

Not sure of the wattage, however I have been told that the constant temp on these rope lights only goes to 78 degrees (F). I will check on the wattage later today...if it is listed.

Juggler, I just might do that to those laid today. Good idea.

I am happy to report that the coiled rope light system seems to be working for keeping the eggs from freezing. Today, however will be the real test. I am unable to go and retrieve eggs until later this afternoon and the temps are not planning on going any higher than 2 degrees above zero. We...

I coiled the light rope so it laid flat. The whole coil fit in the bottom of the nest box. I put a paper bag over the top and then the nesting materials over that. But on a day like today....I guess I really didn't need it. It will give them a day or two to get used to it anyway and then...

Iam putting in the nest box. I was looking to keep the eggs from freezing.

We are getting single digits and below here in southeastern MN. I have heard that rope lighting can produce a heat about 75 degrees or so. I am going to use the same type of set up listed in this thread, but instead of the heating mat, I am going to try the rope lights and see what happens. Also...