K&H Pet Products Chicken Brooder Heater for Chicks Ducklings, Adjustable Heating Plate for Brooder Boxes, Warms up to 15 Chicks, Chicken Coop Poultry Heating with Safety Light, Small 25 Watts

The K&H Pet Products Thermo Chicken Brooder is an excellent choice for safely and effectively keeping chicks warm. I’ve been really impressed with how well it works and how thoughtfully designed it is. One of the standout features of this brooder plate is its safety. It provides consistent warmth without overheating, giving me peace of mind knowing that my chicks are cozy and safe. Unlike some other brooder plates I’ve tried, this one doesn’t get excessively hot, making it perfect even for the youngest and most delicate chicks. Another big plus is how easy it is to adjust. Whether I’m accommodating chicks of different sizes or tweaking the height as they grow, the process is super simple and hassle-free. This level of convenience makes a big difference during those busy brooder days! Handling and cleaning are also effortless. The design is user-friendly, making setup and adjustments quick and frustration-free. Cleaning is equally straightforward—the materials are easy to wipe down, which is so important when dealing with messy little chicks! Best of all, my chicks are very happy under this brooder plate. It’s clear they feel comfortable and secure, which makes this product an even better investment. Overall, this brooder plate strikes a great balance between functionality, safety, and ease of use. It’s durable, reliable, and perfect for any brooder setup. I highly recommend it to anyone raising chicks!

After seeing reviews that this product wouldn't be hot enough, I was initially a little wary. Then I received the heater. It's extremely easy to set up and once it's heated up after plugged in, the bottom of the plate feels slightly warm, but definitely hot enough to burn anything, which is fantastic! The point of heat sources like this is to simulate the warmth given by brooding hens, so it makes sense for the heat to be about body temperature. In addition to being slightly more natural than a traditional heat lamp, the chicks have a good way to get out of the bright LED light I have over their brooder and have a dark place to easily take a nap in. PROS: - Less of a fire hazard than heat lamps - Uses less electricity than most heat lamps - Not too hot to touch and handle - Simulates the natural warmth given by a brooding hen - Easily adjustable as the chicks grow CONS: - You may need to teach newly hatched chicks to go under the warmer at first. - Probably best used indoors with the air at least at room temperature. - It does need to be cleaned after awhile, but a simple wipe down with a damp rag works. Basically this product is great if you set up your chicks in a relatively warm environment (at least 70°F) since it's warm enough for the chicks to freely walk around and then return under the heater for a comfortable nap.

This is my first time hatching any kind of eggs, so I've had to rely on a lot of research and searching online to know what I'm doing. I'm so glad I found a video recommending this specific brooder plate! Staying warm means life or death for baby chicks when you first bring them out of the incubator and into the brooder, so it's so important to have something that works well for them. This brooder plate has been just what my adorable baby quail chicks need! They just love snuggling under it, and the lowest level is just perfect for them when they are this tiny. These pictures are from the first day using it, and you can see how quickly they caught on. It has been so much less stressful than using a heat lamp and trying to adjust temperatures and fool with thermometers, etc. With this heat plate, they decide if they need to be warmer or cooler and move to the area under the plate that feels best to them. They also feel safe and protected being under it more like they would feel cuddling under a mother hen to stay warm. I highly recommend for anyone hatching eggs! Your babies will love it.

Easy to assemble! It was easy to clean, still works after 8 months. Durability for my 3 chickens it held up well. Heat level, I had a thermometer under it to help make sure they were staying at a comfortable temperature. When it got too hot or they got bigger it was easy to adjust. No noise, quite. The chickens seemed comfortable with it and like it. They are now all adults, and doing well!

This heater won't get warm enough for new chicks (2 weeks or younger). You'll need to supplement with more heat. I used a warming/heating pad underneath it which then works great. Overall, its good for older chicks. Currently it averages around 80 degrees F. for warmth, where hatchlings need over 90 degrees.

Barely warms up! Definitely not warm enough to keep chicks warm! I bought this to keep our outdoor guinea pigs warm during the cooler months, and the warmth is barely noticeable on this. So disappointed :(

This is my 2nd time using this chick brooder (I have the small one) with no problems. We have 6 chicks this time around and they have plenty of room. I plugged it in 24 hours before the chicks arrived so it was nice and warm. I’m in Louisiana and it is 55-60° at night, and 65-70° during the day right now (early Spring). I have the chicks on the back porch away from drafts, in a brooder box, with this brooder warmer in with them. I keep the box covered with a blanket at night. They are 6 days old and all doing great! I will keep the warmer at the lowest height for another week, then raise it up a level every week to 10 days so they can gradually get used to the outside temps. It is very easy to assemble - it snaps together. Very easy to clean. I spray it off with a hose when it gets nasty, then clean with Lysol and let it completely dry before putting it back with the chicks. Highly recommend this product!

It shipped the same day when my husband found a baby duck all alone in a parking lot with no other ducks around. At first we used this and a washable heating pad because he was so small. He would spend the night in the heating pad and the day under this. We were able to adjust the height easily as he grew after the first few weeks we were able to remove the heating pad and he has kept this as he feels it’s home and still needed the extra heat. Now we could probably take it out but he likes it. We were thankful it shipped for same day delivery and has worked really well and kept Pedler nice and warm.