anyone tried a sweeter heater instead of brooder bulb arrangement?

[susannemw]

I am considering a Sweeter Heater purchase for my chick brooder box and later on my coop to keep the water from freezing. Anyone have any feedback?

 

[gryeyes]

I would go for a Brinsea EcoGlo unit for the brooder, instead. It's designed for that purpose. And is less expensive.

However, I don't think it will be useful as a water warmer or coop heater.

 

[Sorin]

I had never heard of it so I just looked it up. Looks like a great idea to me!

I just bought a ceramic heat emitter for my upcoming brood or I would have gotten one of them!

 

[elmo]

They show one of their units being used as a chick brooder, right on their website:

http://www.sweeterheater.com/bizweb.asp

You would need to secure it really well so it couldn't fall down and crush the chicks underneath, though.

 

[susannemw]

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Do you mean you don't think the sweeter heater would be good for coop heating, or the ecoglo?

 

[gryeyes]

Mine in use.

And I was suggesting the EcoGlow wouldn't be suitable for coop or water warming, sorry I didn't make that more clear.

 

[susannemw]

look at those happy babies! It seems like a safer option to a bulb with my kids around. I hope it works well!

 

[JerseyHen]

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How many chicks can get under that? The site says 20 chicks or ducklings, I have about 30ish coming (you know, chicken math). Think it would be ok? I don't want to buy 2, otherwise I think I will go with the ceramic lamp.

 

[ChooksChick]

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It looks like they have eye-hooks in each side and it's hanging- so you could adjust it!

I'm intrigued.

 

[ChooksChick]

Ooooohh! And you'll notice the various sizes and wattages used...it would save a ton of money from the 250W bulbs I use.

Smaller carbon footprint is always a good thing.

http://www.sweeterheater.com/page2.asp