RentACoop 12x12" Adjustable Radiant Heating Plate — Foldable Anti-Roost Cone, Low-Use 22W Brooder

The RentACoop 12x12" Adjustable Heating Plate is a radiant brooder that delivers mother-hen-like warmth to up to 20 chicks while using very little energy.

Replace risky heat lamps with a stable, low-wattage radiant plate designed to mimic the comforting underside temperature of a mother hen. This 12" x 12" unit produces consistent warmth, includes a foldable anti-roost cone to keep chicks off the plate, and adjusts in height and angle as your flock grows. It’s built for quick setup, safe continuous operation, and economical 24/7 use in brooders, pens, or indoor rearing spaces.

How does this heating plate reproduce a mother hen’s warmth?

The plate radiates heat from its underside, creating a warm surface and surrounding pocket similar to the thermal environment chicks seek under a hen. The center underside reaches roughly 107°F, providing a soothing, localized heat source without open flames or intense light.

• Radiant heating mimics natural body-area warmth
• Center underside temperature approx. 107°F
• No bright light to disturb circadian behavior
• Reduces overcrowding around a single lamp by creating an even warm zone

Can I adjust the heat as chicks grow?

Yes — the plate’s height and tilt adjust across 25 positions from 1" to 9", so you can create warmer and cooler spots without altering power settings. As birds gain feathering and independence, simply raise or tilt the plate to offer a gradient of comfort that encourages natural movement.

• 25 distinct height settings for gradual adjustments
• Tilt option to create temperature gradients inside the brooder
• No thermostat changes required; plate maintains stable output
• Suitable for a range of poultry species including chicks, ducklings, and poults

How much energy and risk does this save compared with heat lamps?

This 12x12" radiant plate consumes about 22 watts versus roughly 250 watts for a typical heat lamp, dramatically cutting electricity use and operating costs. Because it’s a solid-plate heat source, it removes the open-bulb fire hazard associated with lamps and discourages chicks from perching on the heated surface with its included cone.

• Only 22 watts of continuous power consumption
• Energy savings lower weekly and monthly running costs
• Reduced fire risk compared to heat lamps
• Foldable anti-roost cone prevents birds from blocking or dirtying the plate

What comes in the box and how easy is installation?

RentACoop designed the unit for quick, tool-light assembly so busy keepers can set up a brooder fast. The package includes the plate, four legs, the foldable anti-roost cone, a 6-foot cord with a Type A 110V plug, and clear instructions — no separate thermostat or complicated wiring needed.

• One 12x12" heating plate with attached 6' cord and 110V plug
• Four adjustable legs offering 25 height options
• One foldable anti-roost cone sized for 12x12" plates
• Simple assembly and straightforward mounting in brooders or pens

Who is this for? Backyard poultry keepers, hatcheries, and small-scale growers seeking a safer, more economical brooding heat source will benefit most. It’s ideal for people raising multiple hatch sizes — chicks, ducklings, quail, or turkey poults — who want a low-maintenance setup that encourages natural behavior, saves on electric bills, and removes the worry of open-flame heat sources.