Raising Chicks - Brooding with a Chick Heating Plate
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ต.ค. 2024
- We love brooding chicks with a heating plate. Let us show you how they work and why we like them so much!
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I received mine today as I was worried about heat lamps and causing a fire. The initial cost is more but saves in the long term.
I love the angling height suggestion! For the mess, cover the top with glad press 'n seal. Makes clean up super easy.
Great tip about the press ‘n seal! Thanks!
It doesn't melt? It might also be a good idea just to cover the top with something that they can't climb into like a cover
I am loving our warming plate. Our's has the plastic dome. Super happy with the purchase.
They work so well, don't they? I don't have the dome and have to spend time cleaning off the top. I may look into one of those.
Just got this today....the 12x12 one. I'm using it for quail. I like your idea of graduating the height of it so I'm going to try it.
What a great easy to understand. I'm getting my first chicks this year and will go this route. How long do they brood before I put them in a coop? Yes this was VERY helpful. You showed the heat plate very well. Much of the other brooding vids on here were too complicated. I feel much more comfortable now becoming a chick daddy 😁
With the plates they seem to feather out faster. I look for them being mostly feathered out and having those shoulder feathers. When they go outside depends on your coop and your weather. Once they start sleeping on top of the plate (3-4 weeks?), I know they’re not dependent on the heat source. My garage is around 45-55, so when the low temps are consistent with that I take them out. Although, I do still provide a low watt red bulb at night for them for a while if the temps are still on the low end at first. I have a video on moving chicks outside that might explain that better.
If you have a warmer climate then you can remove the plate while they’re still inside once they aren’t using it as much and see how they do before taken them out.
@@ChickenHues Awesome! Thanks for the advice! You have a new subscriber. Gonna check that other video out 👍
Thank you for the tips in this video. We just ordered two of these, as we hatch our own chicks and ducklings. Do you think it will work with ducks the same way?
I’ve never had ducks so I’m not sure. Let us know if they do so others will know. 😀
Hi, I don’t know you will check my comment but I need your advice.
I bought used one, same this one (heating plate for chicks) I turn it on and check temperature under there after 3-4hours. Its 30 degree C. Isn’t it too low for them? I know it will not be hot like light bulk but…Would you mind to give me advice please?
How are they acting? Is they’re inside that is probably fine. If they’re all scrunched underneath and crying then they’re cold. If they’re running back and forth from under it then they’re fine.
this setup is so cute! Ask anyone from my school; I find almost nothing cute!
I have this one, totally new to it and concerned if its actually doing its job. It has a warning not to touch the plate underneath yet I can and hardly any heat
Hey do you set your brooder on high or low? I have the Producer's Pride Brooder Heat Plate? I'm not sure of the height or temp I should keep them at.
Use the brooder setting on the producer’s pride brooder. I use the short level for the back and the middle level for the front. If they’re comfortable and quiet then it’s a good level. You want them to be able to easily get under and also find a comfortable height to stand under it. 😊
I don’t know if you check your comments as this is an older video, but I need help with a question: is it ok to use these plates on plastic? I always set up a baby box in a plastic tote lined with paper sacks and covered in shavings. This heat will be right against those materials- is that ok?
Yes, it’s fine! I use them all the time in Rubbermaid totes!
Hi your videos are so helpful! Do you still need a heat plate in summer? I am getting chicks just a few days old in Aug and I live in Louisiana... I feel I wouldn't need a heat plate til fall? What do you suggest?
It doesn’t seem like they would. I might have one there just to see if they actually need it, just in case. But you probably wouldn’t need it if the temps are around 80-90.
It give electric vibrations when you hold you're hand against the plate above.i think this is not good when a chick ,always is in contact with here head and electric vibes.
But i had a lot of chicks raised with it, and there where happy.
Really? I’ll have to see if I notice that.
I bought a new plate like this. My old plate wasn't getting warm enough. I measured the heat on this plate and it is 125 degrees which is way too hot. It burned one of my chicks very badly
I’m sorry! Keeping the right height is important with these.
Got a EcoGlow in the mail yesterday
Is it your first heat plate? I’d love to hear how you like it!
Awesome review. Thanks!! Very helpful.
Thank you for watching! I’m glad it was helpful.
Do you have this same plate? if so, how has it held up over the years? Is it still in good condition?
I do and still use by it. It’s held up wonderfully! I also use the producers pride heater/brooders from TSC. They are much less and work just as well.
@@ChickenHuesI’m about to get chicks today or tomorrow. I’m worried about the heat of the plate. Is it hot to the touch for you? For me, I can’t hold my finger on the bottom for more than 2 seconds.
great video, with the model you are using you can buy a remote thermostat to regulate heating, do you think with your experience its necessary? cost an extra 13 dollars in Denmark. Soo, great vid, thanks for the info. greetings from Denmark! :-)
Hello! I'm glad the video was helpful!
My heat plate doesn't have any kind of temperature control - there is no way to adjust anything but the height. Sometimes it does feel really hot or not hot enough, but the chicks always do fine. It is possible that it feels different to me depending on the general room temperature. So...to answer your question, in my experience it's not necessary. One of the things I like about the heat plate is NOT having to constantly monitor and adjust everything.
Thanks again for watching! :)
Do you just plug it in and then it regulates the heat itself? Or are there settings?
Yes, it just gets plugged in. The adjustment is done by adjusting the height.
Do you unplug it after it heats up? Just bought one but noticed it doesn’t have a temperature control
No - leave it on. It only has two settings - brooder and heater. Use it on the brooder setting with chicks and raise it up as they grow. The chicks will take care of their own temperature control by going under when cold and coming out to explore when warm.
Hi. Does it burn them?? I read some review that it burns the chicks as it gets too hot
If it’s too low it can cause a couple small bald spots on their back. Not sure if it’s burning or just from the contact rubbing the down off. The key is to keep raising it as they grow so they can push into it foe warmth but not be forced against it.
How old will be chicks be able to fit under these heat plates? Around 3 weeks or so? What do you do from.the time they outgrow this plate and when they are fully feathered and can go outside?
Yes- they usually start sitting on the top around 2-3 weeks, but it goes pretty high. They could probably still lay under it around 3-4 weeks if they wanted. They are usually fully feathered and not using the plate anymore at that point and I don’t use anything. They are a lot less dependent on heat using this over lamps.
Thank you so much for your reply. I have raised 1 set of chicks with a lamp and I was worried about it 24/7! Oddly enough there is no info on the internet about what it use when they outgrow the plate. I am going to buy one ! Thank you!
Thanks for posting this! What size heat plate do you have?
Mine is the small plate from Premier1, which is for up to 20 chicks. They are usually sleeping on top of it long before they outgrow it.
Do you have a link for this heater thank you
This looks very similar..... www.chewy.com/my-favorite-chicken-chick-brooder/dp/299200?My%20Favorite%20Chicken&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAhomtBhDgARIsABcaYykPLqnGNbQhfRl7IMxspfE7FwR_v5hXnVzXbxOiWT2YItX0jY2x9zQaAtSxEALw_wcB
How many weeks do they use it for and do you need anything after they outgrow it ?
They use it full time for maybe 1.5-2 weeks. Then they use it mostly just at night for a few more weeks. The only time I use anything else is if I've moved them outside and it gets pretty chilly. Then I might use a small heat lamp just on very chilly nights.
Hi,
very interesting what the name of it, where should l buy one ?
Mine came from Premier1. Eco glow also has a chick heat plate.
Hey, I know Its A late reaction, But I have the same plate, But it feels waaaay to hot... How hot should is be?
This is a question most of us have had with these at some point. It can seem like it’s too hot, but it’s actually ok. See how the chicks act with it, but I’m guessing it’s fine. 😀
Chicken Hues oh Okay! Thanks
Video super helpful!
Thanks, Sarah!
One thing to remember with these heat plates. The chicks need to be TOUCHING the plate. The height should be no higher than the backs of the chicks. It is NOT a HEATER. They get their warmth from TOUCHING their backs to it.
Yes! Thank you for the reminder!
@@ChickenHues No problem. I always get concerned about people who watch video's and things are not explained thouroughly. As in the thumbnail picture it shows how the chicks are crouched in and under. In the video you could clearly see the chicks stretching to touch the plate. That would have been a good clip to show what NOT to do. Peace and God bless and thanks for your content.
@@pamelaremme38 I just looked to see where they can be seen stretching to reach the plate? I didn't see it. I see them running in and out, but not stretching. The plate is set to be higher in the front and lower in the back. They would have no reason to stretch because they can find a plate that is low enough for them.
Does it have to be a certain measurement away from the pine shavings?
Just raise it as they grow. I like to start the back maybe one inch high and the front around 3-4 inches so they can move back and find a comfortable height.
Just ordered one ☝️
Let me know how you like it!
The only problem with theses plates is that you can’t use them in a cold shed. There have to be in a room temperature place
I use mine in the garage and it’s about 40 degrees. Just make sure they have insulted and warm flooring.
Would this work for baby rabbits
Probably not, although I don’t have any baby rabbit experience. Chicks. Can do well running around at a day old and then warming up when they need to. They also have lots of down and this plate gets pretty hot.
Ok thank you!!
where foud this
Where did I find it? Premier 1 - they gave a website.
I really like your video and want to feature it on my website at Chicken Heaven On Earth dot com if that is okay with you?
Sure! :)
They could be also dead when ther are quite. 🤔