Raising baby chicks? Ditch the risky heat lamp! The RentACoop brooder plate is way safer and saves you money on your electric bill. It works like a mama hen – chicks snuggle under the radiant heat to warm up, then wander away when they're comfortable, learning to regulate their own temperature. This 12x12 inch plate can warm up to 20 chicks and has 25 adjustable height settings (you can move it just a quarter-inch at a time!) to get it perfect as they grow. It uses only 22 watts, compared to a heat lamp's 250 watts – that's about $3.53 to run for 8 weeks straight versus over $40 for a lamp! The included Anti-Roost Cone stops chicks from perching (and pooping) on top. There's also an optional 'Comfort Feathers' attachment that seems to really calm the babies. The kit comes with the plate, 4 legs, the red cone, the feathers, a 6-foot cord, and a plug for standard US outlets. You can also use it for ducklings, quail, turkey poults, and more. Safer, more natural, and cost-effective – your chicks (and your wallet) will thank you.
