- Mar 11, 2011
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We created the MHP after reading extensively in this forum and purchased the Sunbeam Xpress heating pad that’s claimed to have 180W. However, I can’t find any where to get the exact temperature reading for each setting. Somewhere in other threads I’ve read to set the heating pad to #3 for a week old chick or so. The highest setting is #6 with this pad.
My questions:
Do I also need to provide additional heat source, Like another ceramic heat lamp (100-200W) above the heating pad? I’m asking because the underside of the MHP registered at around 81-83F only if I have the house set at around 75-76F.
Will the chicks be ok with just the MMHP only in the brooder? My assumption is it’d be way too cold if that’s the only heat source in the brooder. I’m using a large wire cage to setup as a brooder and only have 3 chicks so the space is nice for them, but I’m afraid it’s too cold if I’m only giving them the MMHP only.
Thank you!
My questions:
Do I also need to provide additional heat source, Like another ceramic heat lamp (100-200W) above the heating pad? I’m asking because the underside of the MHP registered at around 81-83F only if I have the house set at around 75-76F.
Will the chicks be ok with just the MMHP only in the brooder? My assumption is it’d be way too cold if that’s the only heat source in the brooder. I’m using a large wire cage to setup as a brooder and only have 3 chicks so the space is nice for them, but I’m afraid it’s too cold if I’m only giving them the MMHP only.
Thank you!