An alternative to a heat lamp. Less fire risk. A heating plate simulates a hen keeping chicks warm beneath her feathers.
Warms up to 50 chicks. Uses only 66 watts/hr versus 175 or 250 watts used by a heat lamp.
Chicks stay warm by contact with the warm underside of the plate. The bottom-side surface of the heating plate is warm, but not hot.
Height easily adjusts from 1.5" - 6" using adjustable legs to accommodate the size of your chicks.
Highly recommend using optional transparent cover (Item 540207 on Amazon) to keep heat plate clean by preventing chicks from perching on top. Save $$$ by purchasing heat plate and cover kit. (Item 540227 on Amazon)