Stumped here need suggestions on 8x14 coop floorplan.

[teddyjames]

Actually after thinking about it, I think the heater pad, plate thingy would work out better for me, if indeed they worked.

 

[teddyjames]

Most plates go overhead, not under, as the instincts of the chicks will tell them to get under their heat source. As far as size you'd need to look at the measurements and suggested numbers for the unit you're considering - 15 chicks is probably pushing it for many units.

My original mama heating pad cost me something like $3, for a roll of Glad Press n Seal. Everything else was recycled from stuff already around the house - old heating pad, scrap wire, wire frame, zip ties, cardboard. (Don't copy the way I set it up like a U shape, I only raise 3-4 chicks at a time).

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If you do end up getting a heat lamp at the very least plan on NOT getting the red bulb sold at a farm supply store (they're typically 250W which is ridiculously hot) and upgrading to a red reptile bulb or ceramic radiant bulb instead.

Thinking no more than the 150 watt for the bulb BUT. Thinking the heating pad/plate will be better for me after sleeping on it.