Lost power, chicks on heat.

[Cyprus]

I suppose every incubator would have a different draw. I have a Kill-a-Watt electric meter which reads real time current demand and draw over a period of time. I would think a person could calculate expected usage on a battery UPS given that info and plan accordingly. There may be better options, but the OP stated he did not want to buy an $$$ generator backup. So I just threw out the idea of an inexpensive battery UPS, which in many cases, I would think could provide backup power for hours.

With all due respect: She. I'm a female.

 

[Shadrach]

not the point of the thread Shad.

Oh never mind aart.

 

[Cyprus]

Oh never mind aart.

I mean, I did put the chicks under other chicks sooooo

 

[aart]

I mean, I did put the chicks under other chicks sooooo

Worked good the already hatched!
....but not so much the eggs in incubator.

 

[Cyprus]

Worked good the already hatched!
....but not so much the eggs in incubator.

Well, beggars can't be choosers.

 

[Mary Chapman]

I always cover my incubators with a thick towel or blanket. It will hold the heat inside. I have been without electric for 6-8 hours and the chicks/ducklings/goslings survived and hatched.

 

[Parront]

I have a Mr. Heater propane heater, thank you for the great back up idea. Small closet, + Mr. Heater = 100 degrees pretty fast.