Titan Chick Heating Plate/Brooder Hen Heat Lamp Replacement - Up to 25 Chicks 12" x 12" - 20W

Sooo glad i replaced my standard overhead heat lamp - of which the bulb burned out and i lost 3 chicks in the chill..!.. This 'Brood Hen' is Safer, and offered just the right Temperature for my remaining 5 chicks to nestle underneath. They loved to stay on the surface as they grew larger - even tho i raised it with the easy to adjust legs for them to fit beneath. i recommend this 100% as a safe and perfectly functioning chick brooder.

We started off with a heat bulb but I was so concerned about the fire risk we purchased this for our four chicks. It’s brilliant, the chicks love to dart in and out just like a Mother hen. We started then at 3 days old ( they are now 3 weeks). and have gradually raised the height. The chicks will peep to tell you if they are happy. The girls now used this as a perch during the day and pile under it at night. It is expensive .... but the peace of mind coupled with the chicks getting a normal day/ night light pattern is totally worth the expense.

I learned after purchasing this heater plate that this type of heat source isn’t recommended by my shipping hatchery. The strong argument is that they only heat under the plate leaving the areas of the brooder outside the plate too cold and discouraging chicks from eating and drinking in the too-cold areas. My chicks are to arrive in the mail today or tomorrow and I’m trying to get my brooder ready. The area under my 3” height Titan plate actually only gets to about 80 degrees about an inch it two from the plate. It’s hotter nearer the plate and too hot to touch the metal of the plate for long. I have the plate in an unheated shed and the temps range from about 55 during the day and 40 over night. The areas of my brooder outside the plate aren’t much above ambient temps-much too cold for the chicks and I can surely see that chicks wouldn’t want to eat or drink outside the plate. So first I tried supplementing the plate with a hanging heat lamp. I used a 150 wat ceramic, reptile heater bulb-the kind that doesn’t emit light to keep the chicks circadian rhythm normal and minimize fire risk (the reason I went with the heater plate in the first place). I reasoned that I could avoid a 250 watt lamp because I would use both the lamp and my original Titan heater plate. Still temps only got to about 77 outside the heater plate, directly under the heat lamp that was located at its minimum safe height of 12-13 inches above my pine litter. So I then had to go to the store and buy another heat lamp. This time I went for the big gun 250 watt red heat lamp-the kind I was trying to avoid in the first place. It works like a charm. 90-100 degree heat under the lamp, night and day respectively. I’m keeping the Titan heat plate in the brooder too to act as a backup, in case the bulb should fail. I think the plate will work along with the reptile, ceramic 150 watt bulb when the chicks are a couple of weeks old and need lower (85 degree) temps so I’m still glad I have them. I don’t think the heater plate, or any other heater plate, would be sufficient by itself with any situation except where ambient temperatures are 80 to 85 degrees. I do like it as a failsafe backup to maybe keep the chicks alive for a night if the 250 watt bulb should fail. If I had a do-over, I’d get a 250 watt heat lamp (or 150 watt if ambient temps are high enough) and I prefer the non-light emiting, ceramic, reptile type. I’d also have the heater plate to use as a failsafe along with the appropriate bulb. The heater plate works well as a backup. You could use a second heat lamp as a failsafe but if one of the lamps failed the brooder temperature would be too cool where the heater plate stays nearly warm enough underneath. I will say that the Titan plate seems to be robust, easy to use, and very well-priced. I think it’s a nice plate, for the type. It would work well in warm ambient temps like a warm, heated indoor space or when outdoor temps are above 80 or so. It would also work by itself for chicks over a couple of weeks old, though the adjustable height maximum and plate area might not be adequate, certainly not for long.

Oh my God I cannot believe I found this product. I can sleep now through the night not worrying that my house will burn down by a heat bulb. In fact it was almost burnt down when the heat bulb dropped into our baby quails bin and started to set it on fire. This product is amazing. Low voltage and our baby quails love hanging out underneath it. Remember to wait an hour for it to warm up before use. But rest well knowing. It’s not a huge fire hazard like those damn heat lamps. It’s worth every penny - is it worth the risk using a heat bulb? So the math. I’d pay $500 for this if I had to to keep my family safe.

First time using a brooder plate. At first I was afraid it would burn the chicks because I am unable to leave my fingers on it. My chicks are now 3 weeks old and none of them were singed and very little past butt. I used a lamp in addition the first week just to increase the ambient temp but not for primary heat. So nice not to have to be constantly watching temps like you have to when using a lamp for primary heat. This brooder plate is hot but works great for healthy chicks.

Has worked beautifully through two brooder fulls of chickens so far. Much better than heating lamps for safety and ease of use. It’s a little difficult to clean once they start hoping on top and pooping on it but using press and seal plastic wrap on top and peeling it off fixed that problem, as other reviewers have mentioned.

I really liked what I received from Titan to keep young chicks warm and comfortable! What I liked the best is that this unit is adjustable; as the chicks grow and need less heat, you simply raise it a few notches upward. I did change my mind about buying young chicks at a local store however. They were first run...which means that cannot yet be sexed. I dont want any rooster on my conscience because they are impossible to find good homes for. I will just wait for a chicken who needs rescued! Titan has an awesome product here! Absolutely worth the money!

For the most part it works great but the downsides are the caps that cover the legs do not stay on, you cannot control the temperature and the roof is flat so the chicks jump and poop all over the top. Besides that it works a no frills heat source.

This brooder plate has been amazing for my chicks. It’s simple to set up, easy to adjust the height, and the chicks took to it right away. I love that it mimics the natural way chicks would gather under a hen — they seem calmer and more comfortable compared to using a heat lamp. One of my favorite features is how you can set the plate at a slight angle so that chicks of different sizes can all use it comfortably. The smaller ones snuggle under the lower side, while the bigger ones fit under the higher side. It makes it super versatile as they grow. It holds temperature really well, and I don’t have to worry about overheating or fire risk like with a heat lamp. It’s also way more energy-efficient. The build feels sturdy, and it’s easy to wipe clean between batches. I honestly don’t have a single complaint. If you’re raising chicks, this is absolutely worth it for peace of mind and for keeping them healthy and happy. I’d buy it again in a heartbeat.

Required a refund due to initial product failure. Refund was processed easily with Amazon.

Never used brooder plates before. Hummed and hawed over which one to buy. Seen some scary reviews about chicks getting burnt, or them not being warm enough. Finally settled on getting two of this model. These are electronics, they’re bound to have some flaws. Ran both for a few days prior to use, kept a blue tooth thermometer under it to track the heat. Both worked proper, also got to understand what heights to set them at. Had 16 chicks hatch. Week one, we used 1 brooder plate and it was more than enough for 16 chicks. Set it up with a slight tilt front to back. Allowed the chicks to find the sweet spot for warmth. Week 2- we separated the 9 Orpington chicks from the BYM chicks (7) into their own bins. Everything is going great so far. Really happy with the Titan brooder plates. Would buy again, and would suggest this model.

worked perfectly for our new chicks and ducks. very efficient and warm. I slightly wish it was a different exterior colour (just not a yellow person) but had no harm to any of the animals aha. Cord could be slightly longer but still reach’s a good 2ft.

This is my favourite brooder heater. It is larger then many other plate heaters I own so I can use it with larger groups of chicks. It heats up quickly to a comfortable heat. The legs are very easy to adjust and don't get stiff or clogged if they get dirty. The cord is long enough that I don't have to use any power bars or extension cords. The one thing it could use is some sort of cover for the top either to keep the birds from standing on it and leaving their dirt and mess up there or a removable cover that can be washed. But other then that this is definitely my go to brooder plate.