EcoGlow Chick Brooder

[sparrker]

[COLOR=000033]I use both sizes of the EcoGlow brooder as well.[/COLOR]
[COLOR=000033]For me the EcoGlow relieves me of the 'worry' that comes with using a bulb.[/COLOR]
[COLOR=000033]I no longer have to worry about a burned out bulb during the night, or a possible fire, or the lamb falling or breaking, or the light being too bright 24/7, or the light being too hot, etc., etc., etc.[/COLOR]
[COLOR=000033]The chicks can move under the brooder if they feel they want some warmth or protection.[/COLOR]
[COLOR=000033]Now I wish they would make a see-through EcoGlow, so we can watch the bitties while they sleep.  [/COLOR]

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My reason was it was cheap insurance for my little girls getting severe burns from a bulb or worse yet a fire and losing everything. I absolutely love my ecoglow 50

 

[sparrker]

I can't recommend the EcoGlow enough. As a first time chicken raiser, it takes a lot of stress off. There is no fumbling with thermometers, lights, worry about fire. Plug and play. The chicks manage their own temperature. Sleep under it if they're cold, outside of it if they're hot.

If you're reading this and on the fence about buying one, get one NOW. I mean NOW. Also, the energy saving will pay for the EcoGlow in no time.

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I am so glad I have the ecoglow als. It is a major stress reliever. No burned down coop, no burns from the lamp, no worry about the bulb blowing in the middle of the night, low electric use and the chicks absolutely love it.

 

[Northie]

Got one of these for Christmas from my Dad. He's a really big on safety and accident prevention. Yay!

 

[grammato7]

Glad I found this forum. I just got three chicks that were born some on Dec 27 and 28. How long would the chicks use the EcoGlow Chick Brooder. Just want to make sure I should get one. I do not like leaving the house for long with the lamp being on. Never had chickens before. A friend down our country road hatched these chicks.

 

[aladatrot]

This sounds great for chicks who brood in the house, but I brood mine in the barn. 26 degree nights happen, will the eco glow brooder keep the chicks warm enough, or do you need to offer a lamp on the cold nights?
Cheers
M

 

[SunnySkies]

They say to not use it as a sole heat source in buildings/rooms under 50 degrees. I have used it as my brooder in the garage, but I would not be using it outside....it was below zero in the garage, not to mention the barn, the last two days.

 

[Farmer Viola]

This sounds great for chicks who brood in the house, but I brood mine in the barn. 26 degree nights happen, will the eco glow brooder keep the chicks warm enough, or do you need to offer a lamp on the cold nights?
Cheers
M

I don't have a definite answer, I had my chicks indoors and under the Brinsea brooder.

You might have them indoors for a week or 2, then move them to the barn with the brooder? Think about baby chicks and a mother hen - they have the option to get warm, or step out and feel the cool air, then go back in and get warmed up. The Brinsea imitates the mother hen for them to cuddle under.

 

[Northie]

pulled out the instructions and they say:

"Avoid draughts. Room temperature should not drop below 50'F or 10'C at night" so if it's colder than that in the barn or coop something else would probably work better.