We are wanting to use this with Meat Chickens (Cornish Rock Broilers) They seem to SIT under the heat lamp. Will this work for them?
1547876
This is like being under a mothers wing. It is adjustable in height. Unless your chicks have become too large to get under the highest setting it will work very well. I still have my lamp for overflow but my chicks prefer this brooder/heater.
1547877
Are we talking about fully grown meat chickens? I wonder how tall they are ... You may want to consider the larger EcoGlow 50. This unit goes up to a height of about 9 inches. Sibylle
1779161
Absolutely! I put just about a half of a cup of water in the base so any drips don't burn. The water also steams the chicken, keeping it moist.
696951
yes i had a heat lamp on top of lid to heat it worked fine. it was only 75 watt cause the snake was ball python but worked great...nice tank.
1721801
No. It's safe to use around chicks. I used one in a section of my coop to keep the grow outs warm.
1911519
I don't really see how that could be done. It's shaped like a cone so you could sit the bird's cavity over it, so there wouldn't really be any way to prop a roast of beef or pork over it. I think it's only use is for chickens and turkeys.
400198
if you use the quail rails for this, it should do fine for birds also. I use my regular chicken rails for my ducks, chickens, and pheasants. I use the quail rails of course for my cortunix and bobwhite quails.
1883143
I'm unsure. I just cooked two 3 pound chickens and it worked fine. I think the limit will be the distance from the rotisserie rod to the triangular plates over the burners, at least on my new Weber Spirit 3-burner grill, where said distance is 4" i.e. a trussed turkey <8" diameter would work (pin the wings and tie the legs, so they don't flop around).
32237
You can mount it on the ladder as long as the chicks are closed off inside. Just keep it low and away from the plastic pan. The heat will rise and keep them warm, but only if they have most of there feathers. I did this at week 4 with low temps of 45 degrees. I pulled it out at daylight and let them have access to the rest of the coop. You can also add a battery light inside to make them feel safe.
1068120
They are not suitable for a heat lamp in any form for reptiles.. The light spectrum is way off. Buy a dedicated Lamp. Trust me you will have a happier lizard..
1107798
In States south of the Mason-Dixon line, adult chickens won't need over-winter heat supplementation.This rock won't work though.Otherwise, I'd suggest a red 250w heat-lamp.
352715
Yes, but you must keep the bulb OUTSIDE of the cage (Far enough so the birds can't contact it.) The bulb itself gets hot enough to cause burns if direct contact is made. Also, you must have an area inside the cage where the lights 'Hot Spot' Doesn't shine, to allow the birds to migrate to a cooler area to avoid overheating. 12 to 18 inches away from area to be heated is sufficient.
731275
go to DeBuyer.com and ask , I'm not sure but I do know I would not use it under the broiler
1322295
It does fine in a barn retrofitted for chickens, so I think a small batroom will be OK. Also, the bats will probably like the warmth - just like my chickens. Just keep the heater away from combustibles. I put mine on a wood pallet.
1004341
Greg, sorry for the delay. On this paticular model, I'm not sure how well it would handle a chicken. None the less, even with perfect heating elements, given the size of the inside of the over it would have to be a small chicken due to height restrictions.
1615087
I have not had a problem with the heat lamp on this. So long as the temperature is maintained appropriately it should be fine. Just make sure that whatever is occupying the tank has a place to cool down when it/they need to and that there is enough air circulation.
128894
I have a 40 breeder tank for my beared dragon. the spot lamp bulb for fouced heat was a 100 watt an i have try 75 watt bulbs. The heat zone is to high an the basking area is still to low. my lizard would be at temps of 83 degrees. impatction could happen. You could try buying a lamp stan to ajust the bulb over 12 inches above the steel mesh. maybe that might work. how ever theses bulbs will make a slightly little drop in temps on the cool side. this is a good thing by the way an you could get the more correct temp best suited for the reptile. this happens cause the heat is channel or beam wile other UVA bulbs scatter heat an wich up's the tanks cool end by some degrees.. I have a 40 breeder tank for my beared dragon. the spot lamp bulb for fouced heat was a 100 watt an i have try 75 watt bulbs. The heat zone is to high an the basking area is still to low. my lizard would be at temps of 83 degrees. impatction could happen. You could try buying a lamp stan to ajust the bulb over 12 inches above the steel mesh. maybe that might work. how ever theses bulbs will make a slightly little drop in temps on the cool side. this is a good thing by the way an you could get the more correct temp best suited for the reptile. this happens cause the heat is channel or beam... » Read More I have a 40 breeder tank for my beared dragon. the spot lamp bulb for fouced heat was a 100 watt an i have try 75 watt bulbs. The heat zone is to high an the basking area is still to low. my lizard would be at temps of 83 degrees. impatction could happen. You could try buying a lamp stan to ajust the bulb over 12 inches above the steel mesh. maybe that might work. how ever theses bulbs will make a slightly little drop in temps on the cool side. this is a good thing by the way an you could get the more correct temp best suited for the reptile. this happens cause the heat is channel or beam wile other UVA bulbs scatter heat an wich up's the tanks cool end by some degrees.. « Show Less
594823
uncertain. I use it for heating milk (2 Qt). I think it depends on how the chicken is cut. If not cut it might be a little shallow. This is more round and flattish, not a typical roaster shape.