Question of the Day - Thursday, April 10th, 2025

[tlcmurphy]

We’ve had power outages of up to a week where we are due to trees falling on the power lines. Can we do it? Yes, we have a large cooler and a gas stove. Do I want to do it again? NO.

 

[Mill Chick]

I could survive because I have a wood stove, but then there is the incubator and I really wouldn’t want it to shut off or the heat lamp for the chicks!

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Lol. Survive? Yes. Enjoy? C'mon, guys, it's called camping.

 

[azurbanclucker]

Here? No. Electricity is critical for desert dwellers for cooling and for water access. Localized solar (like rooftop) can generate a lot of juice to run the HVAC, but if the pumping stations aren't running, no water is flowing. It would be a struggle daily to find water.

Someplace with a more moderate climate and a water source? Yes. We could survive on basics long enough to build a comfortable permanent shelter.

Be Prepared.

 

[CCsGarden]

Maybe.....but I need the heat for the baby birds/brooder.

 

[Sally PB]

We would find a way.

 

[Evadig]

I think we could survive for a time. We have a pond in the back yard and a stream down the road, and plenty of firewood. Biggest problem would be food.

 

[muddy75]

I could, but it would not be fun.

This

 

[Raisin_The_Chicken]

no, cause we have a well and pellet stoves.

 

[5Australorpasaures]

Wouldn't be the first folks to do with out, you just adjust to the situation.