The Benefits of Propane for Chicken Farmers

benefits of propane for chicken farmers

Propane is one of the most cost-efficient and eco-friendly sources of energy. It safely and reliably powers fireplaces, water heaters and other home appliances. It’s no surprise, then, that over 800,000 farmers use propane to power their farms in the U.S. today.

As a chicken farmer, propane can be a valuable energy source to protect your livestock, keeping them warm and comfortable. It’s also an excellent fuel source for crop production and minor and significant daily farm operations.

We’ll discuss some of the most beneficial aspects of using propane power on your farm below, including its cost and energy savings, cleanliness, and longevity factors.

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Cost Savings

Poultry farmers can save money by powering their facilities with propane. Propane is a clean energy source that can heat your barns at a fraction of the price associated with more traditional forms of fuel, so you can save money while keeping your livestock warm and safe. Propane brings cost-saving benefits through:

  • Water heating: Propane water heaters offer an affordable and reliable source of warm water for your clothing, equipment and more. For instance, chicken farmers can use warm water to clean and disinfect poultry houses and incubators.
  • Tax incentives: Switching from traditional fuel to clean propane power for your farm can make you eligible for federal tax incentives. The Clean Construction and Agriculture program, part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Program, provides funding for clean fuel in agricultural equipment projects. Additionally, any propane that powers a farming motor vehicle is tax-exempt.
  • Equipment power and maintenance: Compared to gasoline and diesel, appreciate savings up to 45% when you use propane to fuel your irrigation engines. You can prevent equipment maintenance costs associated with traditional fuel deposits and propane-powered vehicles can meet the same performance levels as other fuel-powered vehicles at a reduced price.

Along with the initial purchase price, propane can save you money on machinery operation costs and maintenance, helping you save more money in the long run when you convert from traditional fuels.

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Longevity

Taking care of your farm is an essential part of your financial and personal well-being. Propane is reliable and long-lasting, providing:

  • High-capacity fuel storage: When it comes to providing drinking water for your chickens, you want irrigation engines that are less expensive with a large fuel storage capacity. Propane irrigation pumps run longer while saving more money than gasoline since they don’t require frequent refills.
  • Ease and convenience: Propane tanks are helpful in areas of your farm where electricity is unattainable.
  • EPA-certified and designed: Leading manufacturers design EPA-certified propane-powered irrigation engines in all 50 states. A well-built engine is also more efficient, dependable and ideal for long-term use.
  • Sustainability: Since propane is eco-friendly and reliable, you’ll ensure a more sustainable lifestyle on and off your job.
  • Daily efficiency: Focus on your long-term goals of running your farm while propane helps you take care of daily farm chores. Invest in propane-powered forklifts to move and lift those heavy boxes onto produce trucks, transport fencing materials and move hay bales and food for your animals.

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Sanitation and Safety

As a farmer, you understand how important it is to maintain clean and safe poultry facilities. Propane heat provides health, safety and sanitation benefits for your farm by:

  • Preventing disease: Propane-powered flame sanitizers are easy and portable, and their extreme heat kills spores, worms, fungi and viruses on eggs.
  • Safer, alternative cleaning: Propane-powered flame sanitizers are also a cost-effective cleaning alternative to traditional ammonia disinfectants’ toxic vapors that can affect your birds’ weight and life expectancy.
  • Promoting health and comfort: By attaching your propane tank outside of your enclosures, you supply a reliable source of heat that keeps your chickens comfortable, healthy and consistently producing eggs.
  • Proper waste disposal: Propane-powered incinerators provide a sanitary and straightforward alternative to animal waste disposal in compost facilities.
  • Low flammability: Propane is a gas that liquidizes under pressure. Leaking propane will vaporize into the air, making it safe for your water and soil. It’s also biologically inactive and has lower flammability than other fuel sources, making it highly safe for your farm.

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Backup Generators

One of the most significant advantages of propane is its alternative energy source as a backup generator. Benefits of propane generators include:

  • Reliable and quiet: Propane-fueled generators are safe, quiet and dependable while promoting fast power resumption. You can even control some propane generators from your phone for extra convenience.
  • Protects your crops: A propane generator can protect your crops from the frigid cold if your grid power fails or as a cost-effective primary heating source.
  • Ensures healthy chickens: Propane generators are a great way to keep your chickens happy. Chicken house propane heaters can provide extra comfort and safety for your livestock when temperatures drop.
  • Powers your home: Propane does not degrade, unlike other forms of fuel, making it reliable as a standby resource in case of electrical power failure. Trust propane to safely power your appliances or fireplace to protect your family in the winter.
  • Readily available: Propane is readily available through reliable suppliers, so if you’re concerned about running low at any time, have it transported to your farm no matter the season.


Trust Shipley Energy for Reliable Propane Deliver

Propane is one of the safest, cleanest and most reliable energy sources to power your farm. Whether you need it for backup power, minimal farming tasks or primary energy to protect your chickens, propane will fulfill cost-effectiveness and sanitation benefits.

When you decide on propane energy, trust Shipley Energy to supply it. We are the top commercial propane company in the mid-Atlantic region and we’re excited to provide you with safe and long-lasting power for your business. We offer propane delivery, tank installation, monitoring and many more services so that you can care for your farm. Access our emergency services, expert technicians and tools to monitor your propane costs and energy usage with Shipley Energy.

You can contact our commercial team online for your propane needs or call 1-800-839-1849 today!

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Customer Testimonials

Amber Lipkowski

I wanted to let you know that Shipley did fantastic this season. As we wrap up our season THIS weekend (yay!!) I can’t explain to you how nice it was not to worry about propane. So much time was saved on my part not having to check tanks prior to a weekend, and Saturday night to make sure we’d m...

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I wanted to let you know that Shipley did fantastic this season. As we wrap up our season THIS weekend (yay!!) I can’t explain to you how nice it was not to worry about propane. So much time was saved on my part not having to check tanks prior to a weekend, and Saturday night to make sure we’d make it through Sunday. What a relief. Thanks again!

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TJ Leedy

Reliable propane supply is essential for us to be able to provide a comfortable and healthy environment for our turkeys.  With Shipley prompt delivery and service is always just a call away with the ability to talk to a real person and not just a answering service. ...

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Reliable propane supply is essential for us to be able to provide a comfortable and healthy environment for our turkeys.  With Shipley prompt delivery and service is always just a call away with the ability to talk to a real person and not just a answering service.  The remote tank monitoring with automatic delivery is a easy way to ensure you never run out of propane.  Shipley is the only propane supplier that I recommend to my turkey growers.

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