Why not attach the 'skirt' to the front side of the trough?I just finished sealing the underside of trough.
That a pretty safe heater, although electrical connections are always a possible risk.
Will, be curious to see what your temps read from the heating endeavor.
Ehhh.....most that heat stays under the feathers.One fiqure I have seen tossed around is that 1 adult bird gives off about 10 watts of heat.