Is anyone using the Premier "heat plate" brooder for chicks?

[LoveMyChicklets]

I have been researching this brooder also, along with the Ecoglow . I've always used a 25-75 watt light bulb depending on where the chicks are located. Money is tight (as with most of us nowadays) so of course I'm trying to figure the best fit. Anyway, I would be interested in all opinions...

 

[aart]

The Premier webpage didn't show the dimensions...they also show a 'cover' for sale but not pics showing with and without said cover.
I emailed asking these questions, will see if I get an answer......

I did get an answer from Premier saying they would add the info to the page today.....and they have done so. http://www.premier1supplies.com/detail.php?prod_id=120893&criteria=brooder

I'd be interested in the quality of the 1/2 price units. I'll let somebody else risk their chicks.

My bet is that part of the reduction of cost is that it's 110 so no transformer, and much simpler legs. Premier has a pretty good rep.

 

[SIMZ]

Quote: X2 They're a reputable company.

 

[LoveMyChicklets]

Quote: Thank you aart!!!

 

[Caitlin_VT]

I was really impressed with the quality of their electric net fencing, so I'm sure that other products are of good quality I would not go so far to say "risking chicks", that's for sure!

 

[Azure Acres]

We had already purchased a Brinsea 20 when I saw this thread. I am sharing the info with my FIL for his broilers. I'm hoping he will choose this over a heat lamp.

 

[SIMZ]

I finally decided to open my Ecoglow today and keep it. It didn't seem worth the hassle to return it just to purchase the one from Premier since I already had the Ecoglow. It turns out that the adapter is missing, so it has to be returned anyway. (Note: it was purchased from Amazon with free shipping NOT directly from Brinsea.)

Therefore, I'm pretty sure I'm going to go ahead and purchase from Premier.

 

[LoveMyChicklets]

I am pretty sure I will purchase the premier also. I am hoping they may offer free shipping though.

 

[SIMZ]

I am pretty sure I will purchase the premier also. I am hoping they may offer free shipping though.

It looks like they have free ground shipping for orders of $100 or more. Please let us know if you hear of a free shipping offer for less than that.

 

[LoveMyChicklets]

Quote: I sure will. I am going to wait a little bit before I order in hopes that they do. I only want the small brooder heat plate and to pay that much for shipping seems a little high. If I hear of any free shipping codes I will be SURE to pass them on!