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I used a small heating pad for a while up till mine were a couple of weeks old and switched to a heat lamp. It worked fine and didn't heat up the whole brooder area. Wrapped it and a small box in a towel to make a nest and they could roam at room temperature and back to the nest when chilled...

And don't try to heat the whole brooder. One warm area is sufficient for them (unless you have many chicks) if they get chilled. Most of their area can be room temperature as long as they have a warm cozy spot if they get chilled. They don't stay under mom all the time when little, even in the...