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. 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 Height easily adjusts from 1″ – 7″ with 25 adjustable height settings using the clips on the legs to accommodate the size of your chicks. Warms up to 15 chicks. Uses only 15 watts/hr versus up to 250 watts used by a heat lamp. Chick Heating Plate Kit with Cover is also available on Amazon.

RentACoop Chick Brooder Heating Plate and Anti-Roost Cone Set – Brooder Heating Plate Warms Up to 15 Chicks – Chick Heater with 25 Adjustable
$34.06