As I said, even with a cage around it, panicked chickens have been known to fly into a heat lamp and just the sudden jarring was enough to shatter the protected bulb.
I don’t want a “hot” heating pad. The average temperature on the floor of the “cave” under Mama Heating Pad averages between 82.5 degrees and 85 degrees. That’s perfect for chicks. If it’s up to 95 degrees under there, something is seriously wrong. They don’t spend that much time under it anyway, which never fails to surprise me with every batch. And I don’t want their entire environment heated, either. I don’t need the floors, the walls,the bedding, the food and the water warmed up. MHP works by warming chicks directly, just as a broody hen does. If they need a quick warm-up, they duck under. If they get spooked, or as the sun goes down, they duck under. If they want a catnap, they either duck under or snuggle on top. They decide what their needs are, and they meet them.
You’re right, 90% of whatever we do electrically is common sense. But accidents still happen. They can happen with Mama Heating Pad, too. I’m not so naïve that I don’t see that clearly. But again, as I said, I’d far rather take my chances with a heating device I can hold in my hand over one that I couldn’t safely touch with a fingertip.
this had to be heart wrenching. If you used a Food heating lamp, they are Teflon. Kills birds within hours. My heart goes out to you. 
