Simulated Natural Nest Incubation~Experiment #1 So it begins....

[fisherlady]

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The electric blanket thing was something I've been rolling around in my head also.... I have a handful that I have gotten at yardsales and honestly, I usually use them for dog beds. I'm not sure how you would get around the DC power from a car battery unless you had an inverter (which they do make one that fits into a car's cigarette plug socket)...You would have to rig up an old lighter plug socket direct to the battery, hook in the inverter and then plug the blanket into the inverter.... now they do make warming blankets just for automobile use now... think electric blanket that is 12v.... something like that would work for the brooder idea.

 

[Lacy Blues]

... and it would most likely come back on after a power outage.

 

[Beekissed]

... and it would most likely come back on after a power outage.

Do they? I've never had an electric blanket before, so not sure how they worked after a power out.

 

[fisherlady]

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I'm in the same boat, Bee... I've never used one either, so don't know. I think many are thermostat controlled though... so power interruptions should be something they are able to handle. Would have to check on Amazon to see if the item specifications say anything. Probably depends on the brand or model?

 

[Beekissed]

Probably be cheaper than some of these large heating pads, that's for sure!

Think about how many folks have old heating blankets hanging around their houses.....interesting.

 

[LindaB220]

Do they? I've never had an electric blanket before, so not sure how they worked after a power out.

I don't have a new mouse so I can't input things yet. Go to Amazon and search for power outage alarm. $16 and plug it in beside your bed. Done.

 

[Beekissed]

I don't have a new mouse so I can't input things yet. Go to Amazon and search for power outage alarm. $16 and plug it in beside your bed. Done.

There ya go, throwing money at a problem.....

 

[Lacy Blues]

Do they? I've never had an electric blanket before, so not sure how they worked after a power out.

Well, truth be told, I've never had one either. I was assuming they would... and yes... I know how to spell assume.

 

[fisherlady]

oh, boy... we are the old fashioned leading the old fashioned here.... none of us use heated blankets?

Now... just ask me how I bank my cast iron pot bellied stove so it stays warm for 8 hours at a time when I am not home.... that bit of info I can do.

 

[Beekissed]

It's good to know I'm not a dinosaur yet...or that there are others still out there.

I have a down comforter that feels just like an electric blanket....wonder if that would work for chicks...hmmmmmmm......