Lost power, chicks on heat.

[Cyprus]

I'm losing power as I type. A massive thunderstorm is blowing in right now, forcast for a full 24hrs.

I have both eggs and chicks that are 100% dependent on heat. I need backup suggestions asap, I don't know how long I'll be off power.

I have 10hr handwarmers, tons of them. Are those enough?

 

[Fishsticks06]

If it’s just baby chicks, I’d say yes you could use multiple hand warmers. They’re small enough to cuddle up to them. Though you might have to sacrifice the eggs. I don’t think a hand warmer could also control its humidity.. Best wishes to your flock!

 

[Cyprus]

I just lost power completely. Additionally, the cat and dogs are going insane

 

[Fishsticks06]

I just lost power completely. Additionally, the cat and dogs are going insane

Oh poor things, I hope you do fine as well!

 

[Cyprus]

If it’s just baby chicks, I’d say yes you could use multiple hand warmers. They’re small enough to cuddle up to them. Though you might have to sacrifice the eggs. I don’t think a hand warmer could also control its humidity.. Best wishes to your flock!

Well, 2 fresh hatched chicks that I literally just put in with 3wk olds.

The eggs I'm prepared to lose. I was about to put the turner back in after a stagger hatch, but not opening it now.

Priority #1 is absolutely the new chicks.

 

[Cyprus]

Oh poor things, I hope they do fine as well!

Thanks!

Normally, I wouldn't be this concerned. I'm only concerned because of the chicks.

 

[Parront]

New chicks are shipped in a cardboard box by the P.O. with no heat for at least 2 days. New chicks can be put in a box with vent holes and hand warmers until the power comes back, no food or water, or they will not last. Your incubator, think refrigerator. Don't open, wait. If the power comes back, then worry. Best wishes!

 

[Fishsticks06]

Well, 2 fresh hatched chicks that I literally just put in with 3wk olds.

The eggs I'm prepared to lose. I was about to put the turner back in after a stagger hatch, but not opening it now.

Priority #1 is absolutely the new chicks.

If your chicks are 3 weeks old, they should be able to pass through this storm without too many problems. It’s smart to look after the little ones as they will need to be pampered more.

 

[Pekin747]

Do u have any way of heating water
U can heat water and put it in a bottle it gives off good heat for chicks I've tried this in the past and actually not that long ago aswell

 

[Mixed flock enthusiast]

I'm losing power as I type. A massive thunderstorm is blowing in right now, forcast for a full 24hrs.

I have both eggs and chicks that are 100% dependent on heat. I need backup suggestions asap, I don't know how long I'll be off power.

I have 10hr handwarmers, tons of them. Are those enough?

What timing! I’ve been reading forums as I troubleshoot my incubator, and recently read an account of someone who lost power, wrapped the incubator in a blanket, and just left it until the power came back on, which took awhile. Even though temps were low, they still claimed a decent hatch. Agree that hand warmers should go to chicks... Best of luck!!!