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I use a Cozy Coop warming plate or similar. I like these because they produce consistent safe warmth without light. Another type of warmer I like is a ceramic reptile warming bulb- more focused warmth for a small area, but no light. Not too much touching if wanting them to bond up with the mama...

I always have my store bought or mail ordered chicks raised by a real mama hen! Works every time. Mama hens go broody and are sitting on their fake eggs- sometimes for a few weeks. The day or so before the little ones are coming, I move her and her warm eggs into the "maternity ward"= a nice...