Heating Plates for Chick Brooders
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"
Instructions/Diagrams:
Common Uses
Specs
Extra Small | Small | Medium | Large | |
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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
$14.00 -
Waterers and Accessories
Chick Nipple Drinker, 0.26 gal capacity
Item #540224 -To keep water clean and fresh. Nipple drinker sits or hangs above the litter so water is always clean.
$6.00 -
Brooder Kits and Panels
Disposable Brooder Panel, each
Item #530150 -Build a safe, secure chick brooder using modular brooder panels. Quick to assemble with disposable and reusable options.
$2.10 -
Brooder Kits and Panels
Reusable Brooder Panel, each
Item #530155 -Build a safe, secure chick brooder using modular brooder panels. Quick to assemble with disposable and reusable options.
$5.70
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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
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Robin M from Florida
The new chicks took a little while to figure out the new warmer, but now they are so quiet when resting under it. Seem very content.
Frank V from Kentucky
Heating plate works exactly as described. Adjustable legs are great!
At first, I was skeptical about the cover (I admit for the price), but after 2 weeks I haven’t had to clean once! I wish one was available for my other heating plate from a different manufacturer. I clean it off every 2 days.
Lora P from Missouri
Has worked amazing for my 2 week old chicks.
Nancy K from Oklahoma
We LOVE this heating plate! We put it in the brooder when our chicks were 6 days old. They danced around it for a bit but gave it a try and they’re happy chicks. My husband likes the electric usage, which is 1/4th that of a heat lamp.
At about 10 days, the chicks tried to get on top of the plate cover. I was SO glad to have the cover which protects my heater plate investment.
Caleigh L from California
This heater plate is 100x better than a brooder lamp. It’s a bit of an initial investment but will last conceivably a long time. I love that my brooder isn’t a constant source of stress being a fire hazard, and the chicks actually sleep because there isn’t a light on 24/7. They knew how to use it right away. Getting the height adjustment right was a little confusing at first but now I’ve got it. It should be about neck level for them so they have to duck. Overall I would definitely recommend this product!