BrinseaEcoglow Safety 1200 Chick or Duckling Brooder, Adjustable Height & Angle Brooder Plate for 35 Chicks, Ideal for Chicken Coops Poultry Heating with Safety Indicator, 18 Watts

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

My Subjective AdviceThe capacity for this product (20 chicks) should be considered for older chicks not day old chicks. This is fine for (20) 2-3 day-old chicks, but it's a bit small for (20) 2-3 week old chicks. The 35-capacity plate is best for 20 chicks that will grow. This product is better for 8-12 chicks (because they grow!). Day old chicks & ducklings need supplemental heat for about one month before the indoor temp (no lower than 75°F) is likely sufficient enough. Consider growth when buying the product.ReviewPurchased this for my new batch of chicks. I no longer have broody moms, so I needed something to keep them toasty until they sprout their feathers. It is a great heating plate. Reaches the perfect temperature to keep the chicks warm without burning them or making them too hot.I use a big ole' cardboard box with wheat straw bedding. There is room for the chicks to move about. It's important to ensure the chicks can leave from under the heating plate if they get a bit warm and return when they're cold. The plate is set up in the corner to trap heat on two sides while allowing entry on two sides.My chicks are doing quite well and very happy. I'll probably be buying the 35-chick heating plate soon.

We’re first time chicken owners and this product worked like a charm. We used it instead of a heat lamp and it kept our chicks plenty warm in a 55-65 degree F garage in the spring. It was just the right size for 6 growing Rhode Island reds and we kept raising it an inch or so per week. The chicks were adorable sticking their heads out by week 3 or 4, and really didn’t need it anymore around week 5 as temps were in 65-70 degree range in our garage by that point.Don’t throw out the cover, that is great for keeping it clean. The red light is also nice to let you know it’s actually working. Hard to know right away as it has to warm up.

Works perfectly for keeping chicks warm in reasonable sized enclosure.

I purchased this product in September of 2022. In July 2024 I found that it was breaking because the wire frayed where it goes into the brooder.I had some back-and-forth with Brinsea but they said they're willing to replace it. If so, then my four-star rating will be accurate.It's a great product when it works: the chicks seem to love it, it costs less and is safer than a heat lamp, and I think it's good for the birds to get warmth without giving up day/night cycles.They outgrow it pretty quickly so if you buy it thinking it's for 35 chicks, it'll do well on day one but feel inadequate as you stretch into weeks 2-4. I'm not sure if that's okay or if a second brooder would be a good idea; sometimes I've used a heat lamp and sometimes I've not done anything and I don't have results that are reliable enough to share.Brinsea is one of the few vendors in this space who aren't dropshipping their product; I'm not sure if the others have the warranty. If they stand behind their product that's definitely a strong plus.The spot that broke is very much in contact with chicks on a regular basis; they're going to screw with the cord. So if you get this, maybe make the effort to shield it or place it in a spot where chicks are less likely to peck it or step on it.

Love this product. So easy to set up and adjust for growing poultry. I use it for chicks. I love that it is not a fire hazard, the main reason I bought it. We used heat lamps until a fire started from them. Brinsea products are reliable and the company does a great job if you have an issue. I have never had a problem with mine and it is now 3 years old. Chicks love it. I love it for the ease & knowledge my chicks are warm.