Chicken heat pads?

[Crabbylady]

anyone in cold climates ever try these at night, if they have a small flock? Do they stay warm even if it’s below freezing out and if so do they start off hot enough to burn chicken feet?


https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B081FKHCLZ/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A4GSBIK73VBP9&psc=1.

 

[cavemanrich]

Why do you think you need additional heat???. No location in your profile, so I can assume it is a COLD ZONE you live in. This little gimmick sold by amazon will cool of in a matter of 5 minutes, or so. Are you going to be running back and forth with a freshly heated pad all night long. Option is to have a small microwave inside coop, to make travel less. But then if you would have that option with electricity, why not opt for an electric heater when temps drop to -30°F.
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[woodworm]

I've never used those for chickens though my wife is a veterinarian and she has them in cages for small furries and they do stay warm for a few hours (obviously inside and not in a draft). They are really only warm if you are in contact with them and I'd guess that chickens would rather roost than sit on those.

The other experience we've had is that it is possible to overheat them causing them to melt and the contents are exceptionally hot. This doesn't take as long as you'd think to occur so I'd only use them if you have a microwave with a digital timer (not one of those with a dial and no clock).

 

[aart]

anyone in cold climates ever try these at night, if they have a small flock? Do they stay warm even if it’s below freezing out and if so do they start off hot enough to burn chicken feet?

Not a good idea....ineffective and not needed.

Not likely you need any additional heat for the chickens, they are wearing down coats.
Going to assume this is your first winter with chickens, it can be nerve racking but they are tough critters.
Good ventilation is way more important than adding heat.

Post pics of your coop and run, inside and out with dimensions, and how many birds you have, and we can help you prepare for winter.

Oh, and..... @Crabbylady
Where in this world are you located?
Climate, and time of year, is almost always a factor.
Please add your general geographical location to your profile.
It's easy to do, and then it's always there!

 

[Ridgerunner]

I don't know where you are located so I have no idea what kind of temperatures you are talking about. We get some people in Florida or such climates worrying about this when it is absolutely not a problem. I'll include a link to an article by someone that truly sees cold temperatures. It might help you if you see temperatures in the -20 F (-30 C) range. There are warmer temperatures where you do need to do certain things but knowing what you are dealing with could really help us help you.

Alaskan’s Article

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/cold-weather-poultry-housing-and-care.72010/