RentaCoop brooder

[rosemarythyme]

125 just seems really hot to me for something that doesn't have the option of a wrap/cover (like a heating pad usually has a cloth cover plus you can use towels to further buffer the temperature) or temperature control (as noted you can try adding a dimmer but if you don't have one, then ???)

Hope the chicks will do fine with it, let us know how it turns out. Definitely keep an eye on their wings and backs for any singe or burn marks.

 

[Self sufficient chickens]

The other heater is maintaining a temperature of 107ºF, this is the one which I now have with the chicks. Thanks for all your support!!

 

[aart]

The other heater is maintaining a temperature of 107ºF, this is the one which I now have with the chicks. Thanks for all your support!!

So you have 2 plates of the same brand and model but only 1 is going up to ~135°F?
Remind me again of how are you measuring the surface temp?

 

[Self sufficient chickens]

Remind me again of how are you measuring the surface temp?

Infrared thermometer and my hand.

 

[aart]

Infrared thermometer and my hand.

Thanks...and.....

So you have 2 plates of the same brand and model but only 1 is going up to ~135°F?

@Self sufficient chickens ??

 

[Jan Croot]

"underside of the heater reads at 128 degrees Fahrenheit." fine if you keep the brooder plate higher then they can reach. Moscovies and turkeys will be taller then 6" legs can accomidate in two weeks. Plan on putting the plate up on block in short order and keep raising it.