Brinsea Ecoglow Safety 600 Brooder Plate for up to 20 Chicks - Energy Efficient 12 Watt Heat Plate for Ducklings and Poultry - Adjustable Low Voltage Design

The panel was easy to set up and use. The little chicks loved running in and out of it as well as taking cozy naps. The only drawback is that you have to adjust the temperature under the panel by raising the panel on the legs. This takes the use of a thermometer to figure out whether you have it at the right height once you start trying to establish or decrease the temperature to get the chicks used to cooler temps. You also have to factor in the room temperature as well as it seems to also affect the temperature under the panel. Since this was my first time with the Brinsea brooder, it was a learning experience. A really good thing about it is that in the case of power burps/outages, it automatically starts back up without having to go in and reset a bunch of digital things. We had a storm that caused numerous power burps, but the unit rebooted itself each time and kept the chicks warm. I would recommend this brooder, especially to folks new to the hatching and brooding of chicks. Update: I bought a second unit a few months later. Just as happy with that one as the first one. I like not having to worry about something getting too hot on the chicks. Just remember to adjust the height of the legs to adjust the temperature of what the chicks are experiencing as they get older--the panel heat doesn't adjust. If you see chicks staying outside the unit to sleep, it's time to adjust the panel to be a little higher. You will also need to adjust as they get taller. Always check the temperature they are experiencing with a good thermometer.

The size is great. My 5 ducklings fit nice under it with plenty of room. We will see how well it works after they are 3 weeks old since they grow so fast. But seems like it will be just fine for them. There is no noise from the plate. It definitely works well and the clear cover it comes with is a lifesaver when it comes to cleaning. Putting it together was super easy. I pushed the legs in at first to get it through that new plastic feel. But twisting is super easy. Adjusting the legs while in the brooder is simple. Thinking of purchasing the larger one since I plan on adding to my flock again next year.

My chicks love this heat plate. I love that it’s safer than heat lamps, easily adjustable, you can set it at a slant so the chicks can choose their desired level of heat, and the plastic removable cover makes cleaning super easy. Would recommend!

This heater works well and seemed more natural for the chicks, like a mother hen. At first I was a little unsure if my chicks were warm enough. You do kind of have to teach them to use it, by gently pushing them under the heat plate. However, after the first day of helping them get into a routine of coming out to eat and drink, they got the hang of it. Overall, I'm really impressed with it, and feel like my birds have feathered out quicker. They hardly use it now at five weeks old and like to lay near it or roost on top of it. I think they'll be more than ready to go outside in a week or two, because they've grown up adapting to the cooler air in my basement because their not constantly under heat like when using a heat lamp. The only thing I would like to see improved is the heat plate cover. It works well at keeping the poop off the actual heater, but it is very flimsy, making it difficult to clean because it has so much flex to it. I would also like to have some kind of attachment so the chicks cannot roost on it. They just make a huge mess! LOL. Anyway, that's not enough of a problem to take away a star. This is an excellent five star product and MUCH safer than a heat lamp. I'm going to carefully pack it away for my next batch of chicks after these ones go outside.

As title states, this was my first time using a heating plate, and I have mixed feelings - not about this brand, but about heating plates in general. I watched youtube videos and read online to figure out you need to put the plate low enough for the chicks to be touching the plate. One end should be higher so they can adjust their temperature. The instructions say to use this inside and ambient temp can't be below 50. I used this inside a barn in early summer when temps were 80s during the day and upper 60-70s overnight, and I had 16 chicks. Description says it can fit 20 chicks, but I think I needed two. I lost 4 chicks in a single day, I don't know if it was the heater or what, there were no pasty butts and they were vaccinated by the hatchery. They just became lethargic and died within hours even after I put them under a heat lamp inside. I've raised chicks before and never had anything like that happen, I can't say for certain if it was because they got cold, but after those 4 died the rest were fine maybe because they could all fit. I was left wondering if I had it set too high, too low on the other end, etc. But overall, I think this is a good choice for people starting a couple chicks inside. It's so much safer than a heat lamp. If I buy that many chicks again, I will definitely purchase a second heater to use with this one. I would be hesitant to use this on it's own in 50-60 degree weather, but for summertime chicks or starting inside, away from drafts, it's fine.

I have ten of these now oldest is 10 years old . Just bought more as you can see. It works it last . It takes a beating.

I tested this a few days before our chicks arrived to make sure everything is working properly. In this photo the heater was very short, and the thermometer was underneath. At first I couldn’t get it past 86 degrees but the thermometers sensor is on the back, so I flipped it so it was facing the heat plate and the temp was perfect. So if you have an issue where the temp is too low, maybe try that. I love the adjustable legs. My previous producers pride only had 3 height settings so this is huge for me! And the plastic cover will be a game changer for cleaning I’m sure. It is also not too hot to the touch so I’m not worried about my chicks being burned. It is a great size but definitely will not fit 30+ older chicks, I’d say more like 15. So far this is great and worth the price, I will update my rating if anything changes

I bought two of these on May 14, '24 for my 17 chicks that arrived on May 23. I set both heat plates up in the brooder. One set a little higher for the larger chicks, one a little lower for the smaller chicks. Both heat plates were working great. They heated up quickly and maintained a safe, but warm temperature. The chicks separated into two groups under the heat plates. In the middle of day two, the chicks under one of the plates began complaining. Upon investigating the source of their discomfort, I found that one of the heat plates was not working. I traced the cord and plug to be sure that it was well seated in the socket, which it was. I unplugged the non-working heat plate and found a different socket. The heat plate did not work in the new socket. It has been placed in the storage shed for repackaging and returning to Amazon. Thankfully, I had an older heat plate, not a Brinsea, that had been in storage for almost five years. Thankfully, it began heating the second I plugged it into the same original socket that the now non-working Brinsea had occupied. We are now on day seven, and both the Brinsea and the other model are still producing heat. Now, for the pros on the Brinsea. It comes with a clear protective, flat cover for the top to protect it from chick messes. My different model has a triangular-shaped cover, making it impossible for chicks to stand on. The Brinsea comes with a nice long cord, making it easy to reach sockets that may be further away from the brooder's placement. The heat from the Brinsea is consistent without hot or cold spots. The legs are adjustable to easily accommodate different-sized chicks. One side can be higher than the other, so smaller and larger chicks can share the Brinsea. Note to size. My 17 chicks, including a Jersey Giant and an assortment of Wyandottes, Cochins, and Bielefelders, barely fit under the heat plate. Beware of claims of accommodating a higher number of chicks unless you are raising banty hens.

cumple lo que dice.

Cuando me llego el eco glow me pareció un poco caro y el plástico pensé que no iba a ser muy util. Pero ahora lo amo y mis pollitos tambien. Ya voy por la cuarta parvada y hasta ahora todo es miel sobre hojuelas. Las ventajas 1. Es facil de graduar la altura e incluso de puede poner a alturas diferentes para hacer al pollito mas cómodo. 2. No emite luz nocturna. 3. Es muy seguro para los pollos no hay superficies que quemen horrible ni circuitos expuestos. 4. No calienta el ambiente el pollito puede acomodarse solo en donde el quiera y alejarse del calor (importante si tienes dias muy calidos al medio dia) 5. El plastico protector transparente hace que la limpieza sea muy facil. Desventajas 1. No es para exterior Una cosa importante que tener en cuenta es; que al tocar la parte de abajo esta realmente caliente.

Great for newly hatched chicks and adjustable height can be raised as they grow. Pricey but worth it. Won't burn or harm chicks in anyway. I've washed mine in the sink many times and it always cleans back to like new. They do like to poop all over it. 5 out of 5 from me.

Le produit est similaire à un jouet, je déconseille fortement! Quand au retour, c'est aux Etats-Unis! J'ai réexpédier l'article le 19/12/2024, nous sommes le 09/01/2024 et je suis toujours sans nouvelles du vendeur et aucun remboursement n'a été effectué! Une HONTE!!!

BOUGHT THIS FOR A WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION.