K&H Pet Products Thermo-Poultry Brooder

The K&H Pet Products Thermo Chicken Brooder is an excellent choice for safely and effectively keeping chicks warm. I’ve been really impressed with how well it works and how thoughtfully designed it is. One of the standout features of this brooder plate is its safety. It provides consistent warmth without overheating, giving me peace of mind knowing that my chicks are cozy and safe. Unlike some other brooder plates I’ve tried, this one doesn’t get excessively hot, making it perfect even for the youngest and most delicate chicks. Another big plus is how easy it is to adjust. Whether I’m accommodating chicks of different sizes or tweaking the height as they grow, the process is super simple and hassle-free. This level of convenience makes a big difference during those busy brooder days! Handling and cleaning are also effortless. The design is user-friendly, making setup and adjustments quick and frustration-free. Cleaning is equally straightforward—the materials are easy to wipe down, which is so important when dealing with messy little chicks! Best of all, my chicks are very happy under this brooder plate. It’s clear they feel comfortable and secure, which makes this product an even better investment. Overall, this brooder plate strikes a great balance between functionality, safety, and ease of use. It’s durable, reliable, and perfect for any brooder setup. I highly recommend it to anyone raising chicks!

I have had one of these for over two years, and just bought another. These brooder plates are much safer than a traditional heat lamp, and use much less electricity while allowing the chicks to get as much heat as they want without making them too hot. They are adjustable, so I have one set up higher for the older chicks and one lower for the new ones. They seem to be durable and waterproof for cleaning the tops, and are incredibly easy to use. Just plug it in and forget it. Get a good quality brooder such as this one and you will have no problems. We have raised dozens of chicks and have already started raising more this year with zero issues!

After seeing reviews that this product wouldn't be hot enough, I was initially a little wary. Then I received the heater. It's extremely easy to set up and once it's heated up after plugged in, the bottom of the plate feels slightly warm, but definitely hot enough to burn anything, which is fantastic! The point of heat sources like this is to simulate the warmth given by brooding hens, so it makes sense for the heat to be about body temperature. In addition to being slightly more natural than a traditional heat lamp, the chicks have a good way to get out of the bright LED light I have over their brooder and have a dark place to easily take a nap in. PROS: - Less of a fire hazard than heat lamps - Uses less electricity than most heat lamps - Not too hot to touch and handle - Simulates the natural warmth given by a brooding hen - Easily adjustable as the chicks grow CONS: - You may need to teach newly hatched chicks to go under the warmer at first. - Probably best used indoors with the air at least at room temperature. - It does need to be cleaned after awhile, but a simple wipe down with a damp rag works. Basically this product is great if you set up your chicks in a relatively warm environment (at least 70°F) since it's warm enough for the chicks to freely walk around and then return under the heater for a comfortable nap.

This is my first time hatching any kind of eggs, so I've had to rely on a lot of research and searching online to know what I'm doing. I'm so glad I found a video recommending this specific brooder plate! Staying warm means life or death for baby chicks when you first bring them out of the incubator and into the brooder, so it's so important to have something that works well for them. This brooder plate has been just what my adorable baby quail chicks need! They just love snuggling under it, and the lowest level is just perfect for them when they are this tiny. These pictures are from the first day using it, and you can see how quickly they caught on. It has been so much less stressful than using a heat lamp and trying to adjust temperatures and fool with thermometers, etc. With this heat plate, they decide if they need to be warmer or cooler and move to the area under the plate that feels best to them. They also feel safe and protected being under it more like they would feel cuddling under a mother hen to stay warm. I highly recommend for anyone hatching eggs! Your babies will love it.

This heater won't get warm enough for new chicks (2 weeks or younger). You'll need to supplement with more heat. I used a warming/heating pad underneath it which then works great. Overall, its good for older chicks. Currently it averages around 80 degrees F. for warmth, where hatchlings need over 90 degrees.

It works nicely as long as it works. I bought this in March of 2024 and discovered with last spring’s hatch (2025) that it had completely stopped working. I read the owner’s “manual” hoping to find troubleshooting instructions but there were none. $50 wasted.

Gave me peace of mind after a friend had a bulb fall in the brooder and incinerate the whole thing. Doesn't get up to 95°, my point and click thermometer reads it at a steady 75° on the second highest position, give or take a few degrees. No temp control but there is fate red light you cam see from the top to make sure it's on at all times. The slant feature is nice for the real little guys and the first week, the chicks slept in a little dog pile under it. By week 2, the australorps and leghorns were hopping up on it but my isa browns haven't yet. They spend a good bit of time under it but do come out so they seem to be warm enough even if not the textbook 95 degrees. I would use again without a doubt but if I had more than 6 or so chicks, or was going to be doing continuous hatching, I would buy another one or construct a more solid base for a lamp and go that route. Excellent for beginners and starting a flock.

This is my 2nd time using this chick brooder (I have the small one) with no problems. We have 6 chicks this time around and they have plenty of room. I plugged it in 24 hours before the chicks arrived so it was nice and warm. I’m in Louisiana and it is 55-60° at night, and 65-70° during the day right now (early Spring). I have the chicks on the back porch away from drafts, in a brooder box, with this brooder warmer in with them. I keep the box covered with a blanket at night. They are 6 days old and all doing great! I will keep the warmer at the lowest height for another week, then raise it up a level every week to 10 days so they can gradually get used to the outside temps. It is very easy to assemble - it snaps together. Very easy to clean. I spray it off with a hose when it gets nasty, then clean with Lysol and let it completely dry before putting it back with the chicks. Highly recommend this product!