Spring and summer storm seasons increase the worry for the commercial poultry community. Storms increase the risk for power failure which for a totally enclosed, controlled-environment poultry house can result in catastrophic bird losses in less than 15 minutes. Adequately sized and reliable stand-by generators are essential tools on modern poultry farms. Let’s take a closer look at the important role stand-by generators and proper maintenance systems play in modern commercial poultry farming.