I've been fortunate and haven't lost power while brooding. We do have a small gas powered generator that I can see myself starting at 2am, just to keep the little ones warm. lol. but seriously, I just read yesterday, that 100 years ago if a hen wouldn't take care of a chick for whatever reason, people would put bottles of hot water in the brooder covered with foil. Not sure if it's true, but sounds like it would work.
Today BYC is driving me to drink,only kidding. it is so slow.... To keep busy scarlett I have been starting my spring cleaning of the duck side of the coop, and also trying to do a bit of cleaning inside my coop/house. I get more done outside especially if the weather is nice, cold front coming tomorrow after today high in the mid 60's. Today I bought 4 EEchicks from a fellow BYCer. all girls so I will enjoy watching them inside my living room for a while, have a question. we had alot of wind and storms the other night and lost power for close to 41/2 hrs. what do ya'll do if you loose power and don't have a way to keep the brooder warm. I am worried. more storms and wind coming in tonight.![]()