Heating Pad Temperature?

[micstrachan]

Greetings,
Some of you know I have a very sick hen. I bought a heating pad for the chickens where you can set the temperature. What would be a good temperature to set it for her to sit on? She’s currently in a carrier where the pad takes up about half of it. Haven’t decided yet where she’s sleeping tonight.

 

[silkiemother]

maybe between 70 and 80? so that she doesn't overheat?

 

[micstrachan]

maybe between 70 and 80? so that she doesn't overheat?

Thanks. It’s lowest temp is 110°F. I haven’t confined her to the carrier with heating pad for any extended period of time.

 

[Kiki]

Thanks. It’s lowest temp is 110°F. I haven’t confined her to the carrier with heating pad for any extended period of time.

I'd set it to the lowest for sure and wrap it in a towel.

 

[micstrachan]

That’s what I did. Thanks!