RentaCoop brooder

[rosemarythyme]

Plates work by direct contact (and thus need to be set at a height where the chicks can touch it), not by heating the area around it, so if it feels burning hot to you, yes it will burn the chicks as well.

 

[aart]

Cannot find a suitable option

Did you call the company, asking for a regulator or a refund?
I would not use that heat plate.

 

[EggSighted4Life]

The temperature is up to 135.3 degrees Fahrenheit! The ground is at 84ºF, is that ok, the brooder is 4 inches off of the ground. @azygous @aart @EggSighted4Life

Sorry, I have never used one of those before... now I kinda want one.

I would consider raising it or wrapping it with something cloth... but contacting the manufacturer or going with directions from someone who's used these might be better.

Do you have chicks under it now?

 

[Self sufficient chickens]

Did you call the company, asking for a regulator or a refund?
I would not use that heat plate.

Another heat plate from the same company has the same problem

 

[Self sufficient chickens]

Do you have chicks under it now?

No, I will put them under in 24 hours

 

[aart]

wrapping it with something cloth

That might work...it had crossed my mind...if you can wrap it tight as a barrier between chick and plate surface.

Another heat plate from the same company has the same problem

You have two of them?
Did you talk to the company about how to reduce the surface temp?

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Another heat plate from the same company has the same problem

During my research last night... because I now want one.. ... it states directly on Amazon that the Premier plate reaches 125...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N7U6BUJ/ref=psdc_4619370011_t1_B07DLFWFNF
"Chicks stay warm by contact with warm underside of the plate. The bottom-side plate surface reaches approximately 125 degrees when fully heated."

 

[aart]

"Chicks stay warm by contact with warm underside of the plate. The bottom-side plate surface reaches approximately 125 degrees when fully heated."

My pad gets that hot, but only right at the heating wires inside, and the cloth helps prevent burns(I think).

 

[Self sufficient chickens]

I have to put chicks under now. Will see how it goes

 

[Self sufficient chickens]

[QUOTE\]

• CHICKS STAY WARM by direct contact with the underside of the plate. The bottom-side surface of the heating plate is hot to human-touch but not too hot for chicks! Easily accommodates the size of your growing chicks with 25 easily adjustable height settings (from 1" - 7") using the clips on the legs. Warms up to 20 chicks.
• SIMULATES MOTHER HEN! A heating plate simulates a hen keeping chicks warm and cozy beneath her feathers.
• SAVE MONEY! A resourceful alternative to a heat lamp. Uses only 22 watts per hour verses up to 250 watts when used with a heat lamp. Poses less of a fire risk.
• INCLUDES One (12" x 12") heating plate, attached power cord (6ft length), 4 adjustable legs, instructions and the world's best customer service in case you have any additional questions! (We recommend using our optional anti-roost cone cover to prevent chicks from roosting and pooping on top of the heating plate. Also available on Amazon!)
• BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE GUARANTEE! Free 2-Year extended warranty with signup (registration required within 30 days of purchase).

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