PENGOPERASIAN DAN PERAWATAN ALAT PENETAS TELUR OTOMATIS BERBASIS IOT UNTUK PETERNAK AYAM KAMPUNG

Abstract

Household-scale (micro) farmers in Bontomanai Village, Gowa Regency, predominantly use conventional incubators, where temperature and humidity levels are unstable. This has led to several instances of failed hatchings, preventing farmers from meeting their monthly livestock targets. Additionally, many farmers in Bontomanai Village have limited knowledge of automatic incubators. The Community Service Program (PKM) on Training and Operation of IoT-Based Automatic Incubators aims to enhance the farmers' understanding of basic knowledge related to IoT-based automatic egg incubators, as well as improve their skills in operating and maintaining such devices. The method of implementation involved field observation and interviews with the partners. This was followed by the design, production, assembly, and testing of the IoT-based automatic incubator. The program also included education on the fundamental knowledge of incubators and training on their operation and maintenance. The outcome of this activity was the successful creation of an IoT-based egg incubator, which was then used as a training tool for local free-range chicken farmers in Bontomanai Village with hatching success of 53.83%. Moreover, as a result of the training, the farmers are now able to operate the incubator and understand the procedures for periodic maintenance to ensure the device performs optimally. Keywords: Free-range Chicken, Farmers, Automatic Egg Incubator, IoT ABSTRAK