Reverse Cycling Chicks

[aart]

I don't know the brand or model, I bought it on Ebay 2 yrs. ago. It's 75 watt and was $6.99 which includes shipping. They cost more at pet stores.
75 watt was good for my small number of chicks, 6 one year, 5 the next. I'd say it isn't quite as hot as a 75 watt incandescent bulb but it is too hot to touch, fixture has to be securely anchored. I kept it lower in the beginning, much lower than a heat lamp as you can see in pic. The thermometer was always under it to monitor temps. I used this bulb from day one, it only keeps the area under the lamp warm. I raised it higher and higher as they grew.
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I tried a 60w....was too hot in center of 'circle of heat' and cooled very quickly towards outer edge. Not enough for the 16-20 chicks I had at the time.

 

[anderstr196]

OMAYKEY 2-Pack 100W Ceramic Heat Lamp with 1-pcs Digital-Thermometer, Infrared Reptile Heat Emitter Heater Lamp Bulb for Pet Brooder Coop Chicken Lizard Turtle Snake Aquarium, No Light No Harm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078TDWPW5/?tag=backy-20

This is the one I bought and adjusted the height if too hot/cold.

 

[Banditschickens]