What to do about heat source when we go to work?

[Dkarns]

We have 6 chicks... approx 4 was old. They are housing in a kiddie pool in our house or basement . We are currently using a heat lamp... but in a few days we will all be back at work and in school. What should we do about a heat source during the day when we are gone? I’m worried about fires. Thank you!

 

[Aapomp831]

We have 6 chicks... approx 4 was old. They are housing in a kiddie pool in our house or basement . We are currently using a heat lamp... but in a few days we will all be back at work and in school. What should we do about a heat source during the day when we are gone? I’m worried about fires. Thank you!

The heat lamp? I don’t understand the issue... why can it only be on when you’re home?

 

[DobieLover]

We have 6 chicks... approx 4 was old. They are housing in a kiddie pool in our house or basement . We are currently using a heat lamp... but in a few days we will all be back at work and in school. What should we do about a heat source during the day when we are gone? I’m worried about fires. Thank you!

What watt bulb are you using?

 

[cmobley]

I use heat lamps alot but I know what your saying i smelled something hot once and saw where the bulb was melting my rubbermaid bin. What I do now is make sure the bulb isn't close to the plastic at all, I worry about it at work to since that happened. I also bought a producer pride heating plate and use it now and I use my lamps clamped to my metal tarter bins. If you have it set up and know there's no doubt it won't fall or shift your good to go. I just aimed mine a little to close to one edge that one time.

 

[Aapomp831]

... you can always get them a heat plate... I heard those are much safer.

 

[ladybrasa]

You might consider investing in a heat plate. I’ve left mine on 24/7 and gone to work just fine. In a plastic bin and in a kiddie pool also. Uses a lot less electricity and doesn’t get hotter than you’d be able to touch (I mean it’s hot, but hot burning hazard).

EDIT: Did you mean 4 weeks old? They should have enough feathers to regulate temp decently. Is it cold in your basement? Maybe add something snuggly in your brooder and observe their behavior during the day with the heat lamp off to see if they get cold. And maybe turn the heat lamp on at night when you are home?

 

[Dkarns]

... you can always get them a heat plate... I heard those are much safer.

Thank you

 

[Dkarns]

You might consider investing in a heat plate. I’ve left mine on 24/7 and gone to work just fine. In a plastic bin and in a kiddie pool also. Uses a lot less electricity and doesn’t get hotter than you’d be able to touch (I mean it’s hot, but hot burning hazard).

Thank you for the great info!

 

[Dkarns]

I use heat lamps alot but I know what your saying i smelled something hot once and saw where the bulb was melting my rubbermaid bin. What I do now is make sure the bulb isn't close to the plastic at all, I worry about it at work to since that happened. I also bought a producer pride heating plate and use it now and I use my lamps clamped to my metal tarter bins. If you have it set up and know there's no doubt it won't fall or shift your good to go. I just aimed mine a little to close to one edge that one time.

Appreciate this helpful info!!! Thank you

 

[Dkarns]

The heat lamp? I don’t understand the issue... why can it only be on when you’re home?

I was just worried about fires when I’m not home to monitor

What watt bulb are you using?

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