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silkies :
Do those heat stands work i think there called eco glows or something like that i was gina get one butdidn't know if chicks stay under them and other things could u give me some input on how they work plzz and thank you
Yes, they work wonderfully! The one in those pictures is ONE of my two EcoGlow20 units; I also have an EcoGlow50 unit.
I will never, ever, use a heat lamp again. Ever.
The chicks go under them as necessary, coming out to eat and drink and run around. When they get cold, they just go back under it. There is no bright light on all the time, so they get the natural night time darkness and don't party all night long like heat lamp raised chicks did. The electrical cost is significantly lower, which is another plus!!!
The heating plate is on the underside, so they press up against it at first when very young. 3 levels to set it from just hatched chicks to older ones. But I set it with one side in lowest slot and the other side in the middle, so they can fit as they grow. They will spend a lot more time out of it than you would imagine. It's much more natural and like a broody momma than those heat lamp set ups. After a while, the chicks will even jump on top of it. It's plastic, so easy to clean.
I highly recommend them.