Living in Aus, I am probably the last person you would expect advice from regarding heat lamps but I did just want to ask you to please be very careful; these two sad events are just from your current winter and I believe there have been a couple more and they are just the one’s we know about; many more from previous years:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1145874/only-joined-after-my-coop-burnt
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1145876/dont-use-heat-bulbs
Also, of late, I have read of a coating on some of the bulbs which may be connected to the death [fumes] of some chicks.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1145874/only-joined-after-my-coop-burnt
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1145876/dont-use-heat-bulbs
Also, of late, I have read of a coating on some of the bulbs which may be connected to the death [fumes] of some chicks.