RentACoop 10x10” Heating Plate with Hard Anti-Roost Cone Set and Removable Comfort Feathers – Chick Brooder Heat Plate Warms Up to 15 Chicks

Pros: This works as expected and has been reliable and easy to set up. The chicks took right to it once I got one to go underneath. The anti-roost cone on this is much better than on the newer version.Cons: This cannot be used on as many chickens as advertised. It states it can hold 15 chicks. I don't believe that is reasonable past a few days. I have 7 chicks and at about 4 weeks you can see they don't all fit. It's fine because they're feathering out. However, if I could go back in time I would have bought a larger size.

I got it for 4 baby ducks. It was perfect for them. (Of course, they outgrew the whole set up in 2 weeks and I had to move them.) I have 5 mini chicken eggs in incubator now and the set up (in the photo) is waiting for them. Perfect size heating situation. Can’t wait to use it again.

This really is perfect for brooding chicks. I ordered 10 American Bresse chicks on 11/17/22 and received them on 04/18/23, so I didn't want to write a review until I'd used it. I'm on a budget, and used a large, cardboard box as a brooder, so a heat lamp would have been dangerous. This heater was the perfect temperature from day one (see video), and the pyramid-style cover keeps it clean! The feature that allow you to raise it in increments made it so comfortable for the chicks as they've grown, and I've enclosed photos of their progress. They will be 4 weeks old tomorrow, and will be moved to a larger enclosure until they can be incorporated into the adult flock. All 10 are happy and healthy, and I'm so glad I purchased this chick heater!

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This really is perfect for brooding chicks. I ordered 10 American Bresse chicks on 11/17/22 and received them on 04/18/23, so I didn't want to write a review until I'd used it. I'm on a budget, and used a large, cardboard box as a brooder, so a heat lamp would have been dangerous. This heater was the perfect temperature from day one (see video), and the pyramid-style cover keeps it clean! The feature that allow you to raise it in increments made it so comfortable for the chicks as they've grown, and I've enclosed photos of their progress. They will be 4 weeks old tomorrow, and will be moved to a larger enclosure until they can be incorporated into the adult flock. All 10 are happy and healthy, and I'm so glad I purchased this chick heater!

After experiencing an overnight fire due to a heat lamp many years ago, I was sold on the concept of a fire-safe brooder plate and decided to give this a try. I bought this plate with the pyramid top (decided against adding the feather attachment) for 6 chicks initially. It takes an extremely long time to heat up, so definitely give it a couple hours to be fully ready for chicks. I took the advice to keep one side higher and one side lower to accommodate different sized chicks and different growth spurts, but in general they all seem to like the higher side most of the time. It takes a bit of guesswork to find the right height, but I like that it’s easily adjustable - so much easier than figuring out a safe way to raise/support a heat lamp. I also like that it lets them experience a true nighttime instead of constantly having the glow of a lamp. At night they’ll sleep under it, but during the day they seem to view it more as a toy in their imaginary obstacle course. Like someone else noted, the chicks like to play on it and they tend to get stuck on the gaps at the bottom of the pyramid top. Until they’re a bit bigger (and smarter?) I decided to leave the pyramid off so I don’t have to worry about injured chick wings or legs, and of course they like to get on top of the plate (up and down, repeatedly, like toddlers). It makes a mess, but I’d rather clean a mess than tend injuries. Overall though the plate is such a good alternative. It works, and it gives me peace of mind so I can actually sleep at night without worrying about another fire.

After experiencing an overnight fire due to a heat lamp many years ago, I was sold on the concept of a fire-safe brooder plate and decided to give this a try. I bought this plate with the pyramid top (decided against adding the feather attachment) for 6 chicks initially. It takes an extremely long time to heat up, so definitely give it a couple hours to be fully ready for chicks. I took the advice to keep one side higher and one side lower to accommodate different sized chicks and different growth spurts, but in general they all seem to like the higher side most of the time. It takes a bit of guesswork to find the right height, but I like that it’s easily adjustable - so much easier than figuring out a safe way to raise/support a heat lamp. I also like that it lets them experience a true nighttime instead of constantly having the glow of a lamp. At night they’ll sleep under it, but during the day they seem to view it more as a toy in their imaginary obstacle course. Like someone else noted, the chicks like to play on it and they tend to get stuck on the gaps at the bottom of the pyramid top. Until they’re a bit bigger (and smarter?) I decided to leave the pyramid off so I don’t have to worry about injured chick wings or legs, and of course they like to get on top of the plate (up and down, repeatedly, like toddlers). It makes a mess, but I’d rather clean a mess than tend injuries. Overall though the plate is such a good alternative. It works, and it gives me peace of mind so I can actually sleep at night without worrying about another fire.

My first chicks that I got back in March, we used a heat lamp and had them in our guest bedroom for 8 weeks. Thank God nothing happened due to the heat lamp, but didn't want to use one again after reading the horror stories from house and coop fires. This time we did the brooder in our coop with this heat plate. It's amazing and gives me a piece of mind. I got 7, one day old chicks from a local hatchery and they all fit under it comfortably. Since they're in the coop during the summer it's consistently in the 80s and 90s during the day so they arent underneath it as much, but as it drops to the 70s at night they all huddle under it and stay nice and warm. I love the cone that fits on top because as they get older it'll keep them off of it so they can't make a mess. It also gets pretty tall so as they get older the legs can be raised. I may not need it much after 4 weeks since they're out in the coop during summer, but for the meantime and when I get more chicks down the road I will use this everytime!

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My first chicks that I got back in March, we used a heat lamp and had them in our guest bedroom for 8 weeks. Thank God nothing happened due to the heat lamp, but didn't want to use one again after reading the horror stories from house and coop fires. This time we did the brooder in our coop with this heat plate. It's amazing and gives me a piece of mind. I got 7, one day old chicks from a local hatchery and they all fit under it comfortably. Since they're in the coop during the summer it's consistently in the 80s and 90s during the day so they arent underneath it as much, but as it drops to the 70s at night they all huddle under it and stay nice and warm. I love the cone that fits on top because as they get older it'll keep them off of it so they can't make a mess. It also gets pretty tall so as they get older the legs can be raised. I may not need it much after 4 weeks since they're out in the coop during summer, but for the meantime and when I get more chicks down the road I will use this everytime!

We had a heat lamp for our chicken brooder but weren’t comfortable leaving it on all day while we weren’t home. After some searching I found this heater and liked that it came with the cone for the top (as an optional add on) so they can’t get on top and make a mess. SUPER easy to assemble. It says not to measure the temp in the brooder with a thermometer because it provides heat underneath but we have a temp gun for other things at home so we use that to gauge the temp. It definitely gets warm under there and provides the perfect balance in the brooder with a warm spot and space to let them cool off if needed. The temp gun isn’t needed though because the chicks do regulate themselves. As they’ve grown, they went from completely under it every night to sitting just outside of it, to further away until it wasn’t needed. It was well worth the money for peace of mind that our heat lamp wouldn’t fail on us.

The only thing I wish it had was some kind of light. The heat lamp provided a red light so you and the chicks can still see. With the table, you have to have some light source so they don’t panic and trample each other. Absolutely not a deal breaker though. If you’re on the fence, but this.

We had a heat lamp for our chicken brooder but weren’t comfortable leaving it on all day while we weren’t home. After some searching I found this heater and liked that it came with the cone for the top (as an optional add on) so they can’t get on top and make a mess. SUPER easy to assemble. It says not to measure the temp in the brooder with a thermometer because it provides heat underneath but we have a temp gun for other things at home so we use that to gauge the temp. It definitely gets warm under there and provides the perfect balance in the brooder with a warm spot and space to let them cool off if needed. The temp gun isn’t needed though because the chicks do regulate themselves. As they’ve grown, they went from completely under it every night to sitting just outside of it, to further away until it wasn’t needed. It was well worth the money for peace of mind that our heat lamp wouldn’t fail on us.The only thing I wish it had was some kind of light. The heat lamp provided a red light so you and the chicks can still see. With the table, you have to have some light source so they don’t panic and trample each other. Absolutely not a deal breaker though. If you’re on the fence, but this.

Did a ton of research and went for the brooding plate. Wasn’t originally going to get it with the cone but saw some plates without it and your chicks will roost on top. They poo A LOT. With the cone on, they cannot get on top (even though they definitely try) and so they system stays relatively clean.

If you’re debating between this or a heat lamp, this is the way to go hands down. A heat lamp is 220W and this is I believe 15W. It’s a power saver and far less likely to burn your house down. I adjust the height every week or so. The plate feels “less than” hot to the touch but don’t be fooled because you can touch it. It’s just the right temp for the birds and my birds have been doing well since they came home.

Heated it up the night before the chicks arrived. I’m a little more than 3 weeks in. I’ll continue to use this until my pullets have all their feathers.

So tldr; would highly recommend especially if you’re new to chicks like myself.

Did a ton of research and went for the brooding plate. Wasn’t originally going to get it with the cone but saw some plates without it and your chicks will roost on top. They poo A LOT. With the cone on, they cannot get on top (even though they definitely try) and so they system stays relatively clean.If you’re debating between this or a heat lamp, this is the way to go hands down. A heat lamp is 220W and this is I believe 15W. It’s a power saver and far less likely to burn your house down. I adjust the height every week or so. The plate feels “less than” hot to the touch but don’t be fooled because you can touch it. It’s just the right temp for the birds and my birds have been doing well since they came home.Heated it up the night before the chicks arrived. I’m a little more than 3 weeks in. I’ll continue to use this until my pullets have all their feathers.So tldr; would highly recommend especially if you’re new to chicks like myself.

Pros: Safer than a heat lamp. At least with the feather skirt, more natural... more like going into darkness beneath a mother hen for warmth. Easy to adjust (the legs) as the chicks grow. You don’t have that red glow from a heat bulb when you’re trying to take pictures! Easy to clean.
Cons: With a heat lamp (I never used the huge 250 bulbs, only 75-100 watt reptile bulbs), I could easily see the chicks and their behaviors...piled directly beneath - not warm enough...avoiding the spot light - too hot...some beneath, others in the perimeter - ideal. With this form of heat, I couldn’t tell anything without shoving my hand beneath to feel for where they were. So not being able to quickly do a visual check was frustrating for me. Also, although the unit does have a small light on it, at least with the feather skirt, I couldn’t really see the light to make sure the unit was always working. With a lamp it’s very obvious whether it’s working or not. Obviously a wired lamp doesn’t get dirty, while this thing becomes a playground for the chicks within a few days of growth, so does get pooped on.
I would like to note that while this is advertised for up to 15 chicks, those would have to be 15 teensy quail chicks, not chicken chicks. I could see up to 8 regular sized chicks fitting comfortably beneath it for the first 2-3 weeks, maybe 10-12 very small breed bantams. Also, the feather skirt gets pretty nasty after 2-3 weeks, but was well worth the extra $10 for the more natural feel of brooding.

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Pros: Safer than a heat lamp. At least with the feather skirt, more natural... more like going into darkness beneath a mother hen for warmth. Easy to adjust (the legs) as the chicks grow. You don’t have that red glow from a heat bulb when you’re trying to take pictures! Easy to clean.Cons: With a heat lamp (I never used the huge 250 bulbs, only 75-100 watt reptile bulbs), I could easily see the chicks and their behaviors...piled directly beneath - not warm enough...avoiding the spot light - too hot...some beneath, others in the perimeter - ideal. With this form of heat, I couldn’t tell anything without shoving my hand beneath to feel for where they were. So not being able to quickly do a visual check was frustrating for me. Also, although the unit does have a small light on it, at least with the feather skirt, I couldn’t really see the light to make sure the unit was always working. With a lamp it’s very obvious whether it’s working or not. Obviously a wired lamp doesn’t get dirty, while this thing becomes a playground for the chicks within a few days of growth, so does get pooped on.I would like to note that while this is advertised for up to 15 chicks, those would have to be 15 teensy quail chicks, not chicken chicks. I could see up to 8 regular sized chicks fitting comfortably beneath it for the first 2-3 weeks, maybe 10-12 very small breed bantams. Also, the feather skirt gets pretty nasty after 2-3 weeks, but was well worth the extra $10 for the more natural feel of brooding.

This heat plate kept my chicks nice and warm until they got their feathers, reliable and holds temperature perfectly!

This was so highly rated I was excited to get a “great” heating plate. It’s no more than ashelter with some warmth.Pros:Nice design for anti roosting.Nice design for raising and lowering it.Cons:I let it heat up for 3 hours covered in a brooding pen. It never got above about 96-97 degrees F. And that was directly under the plate. The rest of the area was in the 70s. Forced me to get a heat lamp. Birds would’ve died if I relied on just this plate.

So much better than a heat lamp. Worry free and the chicks love it! Uses less electricity and is a convenient solution for chick brooding.