LTC Steve
In the Brooder
Iam putting in the nest box. I was looking to keep the eggs from freezing.
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Iam putting in the nest box. I was looking to keep the eggs from freezing.
I would have cracked it for dinner.....just out of curiosity.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 will see how well this system works then. Yesterday one egg was alone in the box most of the day. It was cold, but the shell was not cracked.
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 will see how well this system works then. Yesterday one egg was alone in the box most of the day. It was cold, but the shell was not cracked.
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 working all the same. The ladies seem to be fine...although production still remains at 1-2 for 4 hens.