heat plate

Hey guys! I know this has been covered a whole bunch, but could not find the precise information I was looking for. Finally convinced DH to let me keep some backyard chickens. I have determined 4 would be a good start. The time has come to pick some up at my local feed store, and we’ve got our...

I just got a premier 1 heating plate... the chicks will not go under it- I’ve been adjusting the height and putting them back under there. I’m guessing if they were cold they would use it? They are not cheeping loudly or anything, they have been taking naps like in the picture, I have the heat...