RentACoop 12x12" Adjustable Heating Plate with Foldable Anti-Roost Cone — 25-Position Height, Energy-Saving

RentACoop's 12x12" Adjustable Heating Plate provides radiant, mother-hen–style warmth for up to 20 chicks while cutting energy use and removing heat-lamp fire risk.

Replace unstable heat lamps with a stable, low-wattage radiant plate designed to mimic a hen’s warmth. This compact 12" x 12" brooder plate delivers a consistent underside temperature (about 107°F at center), includes 25 height settings, and ships with a foldable anti-roost cone to keep chicks from perching on the surface. It’s built for simple setup and continuous use in brooders, small coops, and indoor rearing spaces.

How does the heating plate imitate a mother hen for young poultry?

The RentACoop plate emits radiant heat from above like a brooding hen, creating a warm zone underneath and cooler areas around the edge so chicks can self-regulate. The center underside temperature approximates a hen’s upper body warmth without direct dry heat or bright light.

• Radiant, not convective, heat for natural-feeling warmth
• Center underside reaches about 107°F—comparable to a brooding hen
• Warmth distributed to create a moveable thermal gradient

Will this device grow with my flock and stay safe over time?

The 25-position adjustable legs let you raise the plate from 1" to 9" to match chicks’ growth stages, and the plate maintains a steady output so you don’t need to change settings as they mature. Built-in design features and the included foldable anti-roost cone reduce perching, droppings, and fire risk associated with traditional heat lamps.

• 25 height settings for progressive height adjustments
• Foldable anti-roost cone keeps birds off the plate
• Low operating wattage eliminates common heat-lamp hazards

How energy-efficient is the RentACoop heating plate, and what are the savings?

This 12x12" plate uses approximately 22 watts per hour, a fraction of the typical 250-watt heat lamp. Over weeks of continuous operation, that difference produces noticeable electricity savings and lower running costs while providing safer, steadier heat.

• Consumes just 22 watts compared to 250-watt bulbs
• Lower monthly energy bills from around-the-clock use
• No thermostat required—simple plug-and-play operation

How easy is setup and what comes in the box?

Setup is designed to be straightforward for busy caretakers: attach the four legs, position the foldable anti-roost cone, and plug in the 6' cord with Type A 110V plug. Clear instructions are included, and the plate’s compact footprint fits brooder boxes or indoor rearing pens.

• Includes plate with attached 6' cord and Type A plug
• Four adjustable legs and foldable anti-roost cone included
• Quick assembly—no thermostat or complex wiring needed

Who is this for? The RentACoop 12x12" Adjustable Heating Plate is ideal for backyard poultry keepers, small-scale hatchery operators, and homesteaders who want a safer, energy-saving alternative to heat lamps. It suits households raising chicks, ducklings, turkey poults, or quail in brooders or indoor pens, and for anyone prioritizing steady radiant warmth, simple setup, and lower operating costs.