Heat lamp alternative

[jennyf]

I did the same thing--deliberated on the heating pad vs the Premier heat plate, and ended up buying the Premier. I did not see the $13 heat pad, though--I was looking at a $40 one and thought heck, for $25 I'll go with the heat plate. Although I did also get the cover that's supposed to keep them from sitting on it too... Note the Premier heat plate is cheaper direct from Premier than Amazon. I've test run the heat plate (no chicks yet) and am really happy with it so far. Easy to set up and adjust legs. I contacted premier to ask if it would be capable of keeping chicks warm at 20-50 degrees. Response was that it would keep them warm enough, but the higher end of that range would be better b/c they'd move around more instead of staying under the plate. Good luck!

 

[robyn8]

I did the same thing--deliberated on the heating pad vs the Premier heat plate, and ended up buying the Premier. I did not see the $13 heat pad, though--I was looking at a $40 one and thought heck, for $25 I'll go with the heat plate. Although I did also get the cover that's supposed to keep them from sitting on it too... Note the Premier heat plate is cheaper direct from Premier than Amazon. I've test run the heat plate (no chicks yet) and am really happy with it so far. Easy to set up and adjust legs. I contacted premier to ask if it would be capable of keeping chicks warm at 20-50 degrees. Response was that it would keep them warm enough, but the higher end of that range would be better b/c they'd move around more instead of staying under the plate. Good luck!

Yep exact same thought process! Why not spend $15 or so more? But that was prior to the topper for it as well, lol. After all the positive reviews in sure the chicks will love it!

 

[aart]

That topper is cool, but expensive....and they like to sit on top, and that can extend your heating space as they grow larger.

 

[SunHwaKwon]

I agree. You can always sprinkle a bit of pine shavings on top to help with the mess, while still giving them another warm area to hang out.