California - Northern

[SilkiesForEver]

They do not give off light, just heat. They last 3 + years (which makes them worth the price) I am still using one of my original bulbs that is going on 5 years old. I bought a couple new ones just in case this one burns out.

Here is what they look like ~ They fit into the traditional heat lamp shade. You do hang them lower (closer to the chicks) than a regular heat lamp bulbs.

Thanks for the picture! I'll check it out the next time I head to the pet store for dog food.

 

[capayvalleychick]

Brush the egg off and it should be fine!

Should I warm up the bator?

I'm going to collect them for a week. How long does it take to warm up? Thank you!

 

[Hangtown Farms]

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Oh I am sure it is warm already lol

 

[juststruttin]

The Eco Glow is a contact heater and works like a mother hen. I think the chickens do much better with it and, wait for it, they pay for themselves in electrical costs in just a couple of months!

They run under it to get warm and then run back out so you do get to see them. If the room you are in is less than 50 degrees you might have a problem. I say might because mine are in the garage and it gets pretty cold in there at night. They learn to not be afraid of the dark and get into a more natural rhythm of day and night.

I adjust mine twice before they stop using it. My problem is if I hatch more than will fit under it. They to manage but it is funny to see the fluffy butts hanging out from under it. The chicks I hatched from your OEs used the eco glow 20. They stopped using it at about 5 weeks old. Tough little buggers....

Thanks for the feed back. Just curious, how many 5 week olds do you think can fit under a EG20? I bought the 50 and I would be interested to know how many 5-6 week olds could actually fit so I know what my limitations are.

 

[ronott1]

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But I have 3 of them!

You guys know me too well...

I can get them stable very quickly now.

 

[juststruttin]

They do not give off light, just heat. They last 3 + years (which makes them worth the price) I am still using one of my original bulbs that is going on 5 years old. I bought a couple new ones just in case this one burns out.

Here is what they look like ~ They fit into the traditional heat lamp shade. You do hang them lower (closer to the chicks) than a regular heat lamp bulbs.

Ooooohhh I like the look of that!!! Are they less of a fire hazard/ They look it.

 

[ronott1]

Since I hound people for pictures I figured I should post one of the eggs for today:

The Dorking egg is the one on the top right. It will get lighter as the laying season progresses.

 

[chickee]

Ooooohhh I like the look of that!!! Are they less of a fire hazard/ They look it.

Yes. That is why I like them so much. The traditional heat lamp bulbs scare me!

 

[ronott1]

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They are washed but I did not have a problem with any of the rotting. They are so easy to candle that you can toss the clears @ 5 days.

You do need to make sure they are not cracked though. Look them over carefully at the store.

 

[ronott1]

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The amount of time before the fail is great too. I have had bulbs burn out on me.

Never lost a chick though.