Gas brooder

[sewchick]

At the moment I use a 250 watt bulb. 20.00 a month. I was wondering if anyone uses a lp gas brooder. Most of our appliances are already run by lp gas. Is there much of a savings or would it be more expensive? I was looking at the one here:

Gas Brooder

I would really like to hear from someone who uses one. Thanks

 

[Mahonri]

I'd be afraid of cooking the little chicks! Sorry I've never used one... .but I'm watching this thread.

 

[sewchick]

I did a search and didn't find anything. Seems someone should know. I like gas appliances so I think I might like the gas brooder. I would think it would have to be protected with some wire mesh so the lil ones wouldn't fly into as they grew a little.

 

[pascopol]

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250W infrared bulb is too strong for indoor use and is a wasting of energy.

Invest in $5.00 dim switch so you can adjust the amount heat way down to the level your chicks need.

I run every heating bulb (250W,, 100W or less whatever I use) through a dim switch.

You will save lot's of power.

I would not bother with gas, any portable, flexible connection gas operation is very dangerous.

I could not sleep at night with my gas brooder.

Just personal opinion.