Energy-efficient contact heating plate for naturally rearing up to approximately 40 chicks. Featuring convenient height adjustment, a robust ABS plastic housing and a 40 × 40 cm heating surface. Maximum power consumption is just 45 watts. Available with or without a 6-level power dimmer.

This contact heating plate provides newly hatched chicks with a sheltered, comfortably warm resting area. It works according to the natural principle of a mother hen: when chicks need warmth, they gather underneath the plate and warm themselves through direct contact with its heated underside.

Measuring 40 × 40 cm and consuming a maximum of 45 watts, the heating plate is an extremely energy-efficient alternative to conventional infrared heat lamps. It provides space for up to approximately 40 chicks, depending on the poultry species, size and age of the animals.

Natural Contact Heat Like Under a Mother Hen

The underside of the heating plate reaches a temperature of approximately 50 °C. Heat is primarily transferred to the chicks through direct contact.

Important: The heating plate must be positioned low enough for the chicks to touch its heated underside with their backs. Unlike heat lamps or radiant heating plates, this model provides very little heating to the surrounding air or the floor beneath it.

The chicks can move freely between the warm resting area and the cooler parts of their rearing environment. As the heating plate does not produce visible light, the natural day-night cycle is not disturbed by additional lighting.

Convenient Height Adjustment and Robust Construction

The four height-adjustable legs allow the plate to be easily adapted to the size of the chicks. This means the heating plate can be raised as the chicks grow during their first weeks of life.

The sturdy housing is made from temperature-resistant ABS plastic. Its insulating construction helps direct the generated heat downwards and reduce unnecessary heat loss.

Integrated temperature and electrical resistance protection provide additional operational safety. An LED indicator shows whether the heating plate is switched on.

Available With or Without Power Dimmer

The contact heating plate is available in two versions:

• Without power dimmer: The heating plate operates at its normal heating power. The warmth received by the chicks can be influenced by adjusting the height.

• With power dimmer: In addition to height adjustment, the electrical heating power can be adapted to the chicks' requirements using a 6-level dimmer.

As the chicks grow older and require less warmth, the heating power can be reduced accordingly. This provides more flexible heat control and can also help save electricity at lower power settings.

Product Features

• Contact heating plate for up to approximately 40 chicks, depending on species and size

• Natural heating principle inspired by a mother hen

• Low power consumption of up to 45 watts

• Direct heat transfer through the heated underside

• Underside temperature of approximately 50 °C

• Four conveniently height-adjustable legs

• Robust housing made from temperature-resistant ABS plastic

• Insulating construction to reduce heat loss

• Integrated temperature and electrical resistance protection

• LED power indicator

• No additional visible light emission

• Suitable for rearing chicks of various poultry species

• Available with or without a 6-level power dimmer

Technical Specifications

• Product type: Contact heating plate for chick rearing

• Dimensions: 40 × 40 cm

• Power consumption: max. 45 watts

• Operating voltage: 220–240 V

• Material: ABS plastic

• Underside temperature: approx. 50 °C

• Capacity: up to approx. 40 chicks, depending on species, size and age

• Height adjustment: Four adjustable legs

• Power control: Optional 6-level power dimmer

Scope of Delivery

• 1 contact heating plate, 40 × 40 cm, max. 45 watts

• 4 height-adjustable legs

• Power cable with mains plug

• 1 additional power dimmer if the corresponding version is selected

Instructions for Use

Place the heating plate on a level, stable surface in the rearing area. Adjust the height so that the chicks can touch the heated underside with their backs without being confined.

Regularly observe the chicks' behaviour and adjust the height and, if applicable, the heating power according to their warmth requirements. The chicks must always be able to leave the area underneath the plate freely.

The contact heating plate is designed to provide targeted warmth through direct contact and does not replace an adequate ambient temperature in an excessively cold rearing room.

Protect electrical components from moisture and damage. Disconnect the power supply and allow the heating plate to cool completely before cleaning. Follow the operating and safety instructions.