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That's a great idea. Never seen one. Will have to look into that for my next order of chicks. Thanks, @aart.

I agree that a 250 watt heat lamp, used indoors, in a small brooder like a tote could get too hot. But the heat lamp can be raised higher and a thermometer would tell OP what the temp really is in the tote. The heat lamp does not have to shine directly down in the center of the tote - it could...

I use heat lamps for brooding my chicks. I start the chicks at 95F for the first week and drop the temp 5F every week until you reach outside temps, or until the chicks are fully feathered. I always use a thermometer to check the temp in the brooder, but as mentioned, chicks will huddle under...