Is my brooder plate a dud?

[chickens really]

Of course. I just felt the need to speak up because your response implied that their choice would result in pasty butt and difficulty with monitoring the chicks. They're new, they don't need more to worry about unnecessarily. The plate will be just fine.

Oh my...Your implying it doesn't So up to OP to decide. Have a great day..

 

[MeowPonyMix]

Many thanks for the input. I've left the brooder plate on since this morning and it was at temperature this afternoon. Chicks are happily chirping about. Many thanks to all who assauged this overfunctioning new chicken lady.