Are heat lamps needed for chicks even in warm/hot climates?

[Ebony Rose]

If the chicks make direct contact with the heating device is it a controlled heating device on a thermostat at least because if it ever fails your chicks could get burned. My heat lamp inside 2 heatproof metal cages screwed/bolted into the cieling so no bird or substrate is ever going to touch it.

The device does not have a way to adjust temperature other than having more space beneath it by adjusting the height of the legs. It is specifically designed for the chicks to raise their head to be in contact with the heating element.

 

[igorsMistress]

The device does not have a way to adjust temperature other than having more space beneath it by adjusting the height of the legs. It is specifically designed for the chicks to raise their head to be in contact with the heating element.View attachment 2991406

This is exactly what I have and it works beautifully. I’ve used it outside in the coop for ducklings and chicks. You can pick it up and hold it while it’s on and it doesn’t burn.

 

[Ebony Rose]

I've had both quail chicks & chicken chicks under this (not at the same time)