Need advice on heat

[Araucana Nest]

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I’ve had two of those and both malfunctioned. Before one malfunctioned the heat spiked and burned one of my chicks. Those are heaters. Brinsea makes the eco glow. It is far safer for babies.

 

[aart]

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This really isn't the best heater plate for chicks, despite what the box and the chickenchick says.
Chick heater plates should be horizontal and have adjustable legs to accommodate growth..

How many chicks?

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[Davis Freedom Farm]

We are on night #2 of using those standing heaters, chicks are thriving and all is well. Temperature ranges from 80-90 and we turn it off during the day as it gets kind of warm at noon. No issues mechanically with the heaters but I also have a heat sensor switch thing. Thank you all for the advice. No more heat lamps!

 

[Davis Freedom Farm]

Also that's a fake egg lol. The chicks for some reason like it.

 

[black_cat]

Oh okay. So you think one heating pad would be okay for them to huddle next to during this winter?

I think that it would be fine. You could add another if you think necessary. I'd probably block off part of the coop for a few days to make sure they don't wander to far away from the heating pad and get lost.

 

[black_cat]

We are on night #2 of using those standing heaters, chicks are thriving and all is well. Temperature ranges from 80-90 and we turn it off during the day as it gets kind of warm at noon. No issues mechanically with the heaters but I also have a heat sensor switch thing. Thank you all for the advice. No more heat lamps! View attachment 2367254View attachment 2367255

Hooray for chickie success!