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I guess "better" is subjective. I like that it generally keeps the chicks quiet (I brood in my basement currently because the DirecTV guy cut the power supply to my garage and I haven't had time to fix it) when it gets dark and they still retain the heat source. I'll only have 13 chicks en...

I've used a heat lamp in the past & I actually have one in my basement (in its box) just in case as a reserve heating unit. I don't plan to use it, but if there were a glitch in the heat pad or such I'd have the option. I think that if you're diligent, you can make them as safe as possible by...

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They need a heat source available all the time, but also an area to get away from it (but the light over half the brooder. You can gradually reduce the temp weekly (raising the light - not turning it off). I'd get a thermometer to put in the brooder so you can monitor the temp.