K&H Pet Products
K&H Thermo-Poultry Brooder Plate, Large 40W
- Chicks
- Up to 30 newborn chicks (fewer as they grow)
- Heated area
- 20 x 11.5 x 8 in
- Wattage
- 40 W
Best for Medium chick batches
Brand
K&H Pet Products
K&H's Thermo-Poultry brooder plate and Thermo-Chicken heated perch, compared by listed size, wattage and safety certification, with heat safety notes and alternatives.
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K&H Thermo-Chicken Heated Perch, 26", 40W
- Length
- 26 in
- Wattage
- 40 W
- Thermostat
- Dual internal
Best for Cold-climate coops
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What K&H makes
K&H Pet Products is known for heated pet beds, and it applies the same low-wattage heating to poultry. In our catalogue:
- Thermo-Poultry Brooder Plate, Large: 40 W, 20 x 11.5 x 8 in, with a pegged shelf to change the height and an indicator light. K&H lists it for up to 30 newborn chicks, fewer as they grow, and says the unit is safety certified by MET Labs.
- Thermo-Chicken Heated Perch: a 26 in flat-topped perch at 40 W with dual internal thermostats, which warms birds' feet on cold nights. A 36 in size is also sold. Use a safety-rated outdoor cord and keep it dry.
Who K&H suits
The brooder plate suits a medium brood that needs a wide plate: its 20 in length gives more chicks room at the edge than a square plate of similar wattage. Raise it weekly as chicks grow, following Penn State's schedule of about 92–95°F at chick level in week 1, dropping about 5°F a week.
The heated perch suits keepers in cold climates who want to add a little warmth at roost level without a lamp. Most healthy hens handle cold well in a dry, draft-free coop (UMN Extension), so treat the perch as an extra for very cold nights, not a must.
Heat and fire safetyHeat plates and perches are lower-risk than heat lamps, which fire marshals link to coop fires. Mount any heater as the maker directs, keep bedding clear, use outdoor-rated cords and avoid long-term extension cords.
Alternatives from other brands
For brooder plates, RentACoop and Premier 1 sell square plates for 20–30 chicks, and Brinsea's EcoGlow 1200 runs on low voltage for up to 35. For winter coop heat, Farm Innovators makes a radiant panel heater.
RentACoop
RentACoop 16x16 Heating Plate, Up to 30 Chicks
- Chicks
- Up to 30 chicks
- Heated area
- 16 x 16 in
- Wattage
- 42 W
Best for Larger brooder batches
Premier 1 Supplies
Premier 1 Chick Heating Plate Kit 16x16, 30 Chicks
- Chicks
- Up to 30 chicks
- Heated area
- 16 x 16 in
- Height adjustment
- 1.5–6 in push-button legs
Best for Larger mixed batches
Brinsea
Brinsea EcoGlow Safety 1200 Brooder, Up to 35 Chicks
- Chicks
- Up to 35 newly hatched or 20 older chicks
- Wattage
- 18 W, low voltage
- Height adjustment
- Screw-on legs, height and angle
Best for Larger chick or duckling batches
Farm Innovators
Farm Innovators 2-in-1 Radiant Coop/Brooder Heater
- Wattage
- 200 W coop mode; 50 W brooder mode
- Height adjustment
- 3.5, 5 or 6 in (brooder mode)
- Mounting
- Freestanding, wall, hanging or horizontal
Best for Brooding, then winter coop backup heat
See best brooder heat plates, heat plate vs heat lamp, keeping chickens warm in winter and the brooder temperature chart.
K&H Pet Products: questions
How many chicks fit under the K&H brooder plate?
K&H lists the large plate for up to 30 newborn chicks, with fewer as they grow.
Do chickens need a heated perch?
Usually not. Healthy hens in a dry, ventilated coop handle cold well (UMN). A heated perch is an optional extra for very cold nights.
How many watts is the K&H heated perch?
The 26 in perch is listed at 40 W with dual thermostats.
Is the K&H brooder plate safer than a heat lamp?
It runs at 40 W and K&H says it is MET Labs certified, while heat lamps commonly use 250 W bulbs. Fire marshals recommend heat plates over lamps.