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Heating Plates & Covers
The best substitute for a mother hen!
TOP PICKS
Brooding with heating
plates—exactly how
does this work?
The plate hovers over the chicks like
a mother hen (we also call them hover heaters)—the chicks go under the plate and touch their backs to it. A simple and reliable solution.
It is just the right
temperature for chicks!
The plate’s warm underside is preset to the right amount of heat for young poultry. They require more warmth than us humans. 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.
Leg design allows you to adjust height of plate. It should just touch the backs of chicks. As chicks grow, raise the plate.
Advantages over lamps...
Uses less electricity Only 15–66 watts/hour!
Less risk of fire
Because of lower surface temperature (only 125°).
Field observation
Birds raised under plates appear more calm.
Love this warming plate! Better priced than most brands and works great. Chicks have no issues and there’s no overheating, burning, etc. Always liked the Premier plates, they are a great investment.
– Savannah B., Virginia
Really like the convenience of the cover and now the top of the heating plate stays clean.
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If still concerned about the heat, the
Temperature Controller (far right) adjusts
the plate’s output. – Will C., North Carolina