Heating pad vs plate vs lamp

[LukeGood]

Just a plain old human heating pad. It must NOT have an auto shut off, or have an option to turn it to no auto shut off, as you will need it running continuously for a few weeks.

Oh thank you so much for clarifying this for me!! Can't wait to try this with the new chicks my daughter is getting in a couple weeks.

 

[rosemarythyme]

I don't like how they would poo all over the fabric. I use heating blankets for myself and I've taken them apart, interestingly all they are is a blanket with a heating cable sewn into it.

I wrap mine with Glad Press N Seal (not sure if that's available in UK) - when done using it, just unwrap it, dust it off, and it's ready to use for the next time I have chicks.