Bunkhouse Conversion

[McChooky]

The ambient temperature determines the amount of heat needed

 

[Ted Brown]

"Of course the ceramic heat bulbs are a better option, allowing for proper sleep.
A brooder plate is even better, and the safest. @SourRoses "

Totally agree. However, I paid ~$15 for two ceramics. I think the brooder plate cost something like $80 at the time.

 

[SourRoses]

"Of course the ceramic heat bulbs are a better option, allowing for proper sleep.
A brooder plate is even better, and the safest. @SourRoses "

Totally agree. However, I paid ~$15 for two ceramics. I think the brooder plate cost something like $80 at the time.

Totally understandable.
But I will say the brooder plates use less electricity. So if brooding frequently they save money. I nabbed one I really like for $55, it has 3 heat settings so I can compensate for age and ambient temp, and it's black so it's not so glaring in the brooder as yellow ones. 40 watts on high.

 

[Ted Brown]

LOL.

I made one of @ arrt's heating pad "plates" for $25. Lasted 2-3 years then quit.

I brood once a May/June. My ceramics will be around for a while yet.