Heating Plates for Chick Brooders
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Product Details
An alternative to a heat lamp. Less of a fire risk. A heating plate simulates a hen keeping chicks warm and cozy beneath her feathers.
Heating Plate & Cover Dimensions (both sold separately):
- Extra Small: 10" x 10"
- Small: 12" x 12"
- Medium: 16" x 16"
- Large: 16" x 24"
Common Uses
Specs
| Extra Small | Small | Medium | Large | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plate Item # | 540207 | 540203 | 540241 | 540204 |
| Cover Item # | 5402078 | 540205 | 540242 | 540206 |
| Capacity | Up to 15 chicks | Up to 20 chicks | Up to 30 chicks | Up to 50 chicks |
| Plate & Cover | 10" x 10" | 12" x 12" | 16" x 16" | 16" x 24" |
| Cover Height | 3.5" | 5" | 7" | 7" | Watts | 15 watts/hr | 22 watts/hr | 42 watts/hr | 66 watts/hr |
| Legs | 9.5"L | 9.5"L | 9.5"L | 9.5"L |
Height of all sizes adjusts from 1.5" to 6" by adjusting the yellow legs. ABS plastic. Cord: 70"L
Use a Heating Plate Temperature Controller which allows control of Premier's Heating Plates output between 20% - 100% of full output.
Benefits
Heating plate advantages over a heat lamp:
- Uses much less electricity. Only 15 watts (66 for the larger plate) vs 175 or 250 watts for a heat lamp.
- Less risk of fire because of the much lower surface temperature (only 125°).
- Field observation: Birds raised under plates appear more calm than those raised under lamps.
The rugged plate cover (optional and sold above) prevents older chicks from perching on top and fouling the unit with droppings. However, the plate can be hand-washed (do not submerge in water) to remove dust and debris.
How To Use
Worried that the plate feels hot to the touch? It isn't. If chicks get too warm, they can and do move out from under it for a time. Don't overcrowd—chicks need to have space to move around as they like.
When the heating plate is plugged directly into the outlet, the red light comes on and stays on.
When it is plugged into the Heating Plate Temperature Controller, it will blink based on the min/max adjustment. Slow blink toward minimum and quicker toward max. If you turn it all the way up, it will come on full time.
Precautions
Warranty
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Heating Plates and Covers
Heating Plate Temperature Control
Item #540229 -Manually control the heat output of Premier's heating plates for poultry
$19.00 -
Waterers and Accessories
Chick Nipple Drinker with Wire Hanger, 1 quart capacity
Item #540224 -1 qt. capacity nipple drinker sits or hangs above the litter so water is always clean. For use in poultry brooders and cages. Includes wire hanger.
$8.50 -
Brooder Kits and Panels
Disposable Cardboard Panel, each
Item #530150 -Build a safe, secure chick brooder using modular brooder panels. Quick to assemble with disposable and reusable options.
$2.40 -
Brooder Kits and Panels
Reusable Plastic Panel, each
Item #530155 -Build a safe, secure chick brooder using modular brooder panels. Quick to assemble with disposable and reusable options.
$6.00 -
Brooder Kits and Panels
QuikClean™ Chick Brooder
Item #530095 -Metal chick and poultry brooder for the bird’s first few weeks of life. Secure and durable.
$228.00 -
Books
Hatching & Brooding Your Own Chicks Book
Item #981016 -Learn skills from selecting a breed to choosing an incubator. Covers chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys and guineas.
$29.95
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Heating Plates and Covers
Replacement Leg for Heating Plates, each
Item #5402032 -A safer alternative to a heat lamp. A heating plate, or hover heater, simulates a hen keeping chicks warm and cozy beneath her feathers.
$3.80
Reviews (325)
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Shelby F from Florida
I’ve had a heating plate from a big name company for a few years, and decided to try this one when I needed an additional heater. It’s a great product, and I’ll continue to buy these if I need more in the future. The legs adjust independently of each other, and quite easily, which is nice, because you can set the plate at an angle if you have chicks of varying sizes needing to use it. The optional cover is great for keeping chicks from sitting (read: pooping) on top of the heater. And the price is much better than my other heater - I was able to get a much larger heater with the cover for the same price I paid for my other, much smaller, heater.
Luann R from Pennsylvania
Perfect! This adjusts well and works very well for baby chicks.
Chris T from Tennessee
Worked great and was a good price. Had 38 chicks under two plates for 4 weeks, but I think one would have been enough. The plates didn’t seem too hot to me. They stayed low enough to touch the chicks back when they where standing.
Shelly M from Oklahoma
I agree with another review. The hot plate is very hot to touch and will burn my fingers if kept on the plate so I know it will burn the chicks. I have the plate one notch from the top for 3 day old chicks. Maybe the company can come up with something to protect the chicks from burning if the plate is too hot. I defiantly recommend ordering the top when you order the heat plate. I am much happier with this over a light bulb set up. I have had to many fall in the past. The chicks are loving the set up running in and out of the plate. Happy Chicks=Happy Momma!
Hollie V from New York
I wouldn't use anything else for my chicks for several reasons.
1. The product is sturdy and well made; far superior to other products I have used.
2. The plate and cover are very easy to clean and the legs can be adjusted easily with heights for any size hatchling.
3. From bantam chicks to goslings, they all love going under the plate. They seem to feel safer and have a regular day/night schedule.
4. Chicks raised under the plate seem calmer and healthier than those raised under a light.
5. The customer service here is very good. I contacted them with an issue and it was resolved quickly and with a friendly attitude.
