{"product_id":"rentacoop-12x12-adjustable-heating-plate-with-foldable-anti-roost-cone-25-position-height-energy-saving","title":"RentACoop 12x12\" Adjustable Heating Plate with Foldable Anti-Roost Cone — 25-Position Height, Energy-Saving","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRentACoop'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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReplace 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the heating plate imitate a mother hen for young poultry?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRadiant, not convective, heat for natural-feeling warmth\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCenter underside reaches about 107°F—comparable to a brooding hen\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWarmth distributed to create a moveable thermal gradient\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill this device grow with my flock and stay safe over time?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e25 height settings for progressive height adjustments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFoldable anti-roost cone keeps birds off the plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLow operating wattage eliminates common heat-lamp hazards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow energy-efficient is the RentACoop heating plate, and what are the savings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConsumes just 22 watts compared to 250-watt bulbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLower monthly energy bills from around-the-clock use\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo thermostat required—simple plug-and-play operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow easy is setup and what comes in the box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSetup 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncludes plate with attached 6' cord and Type A plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFour adjustable legs and foldable anti-roost cone included\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuick assembly—no thermostat or complex wiring needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: How many chicks can the 12x12\" plate warm?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: It comfortably warms up to about 20 chicks, and also works for ducklings, turkey poults, and quail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Does the plate need a thermostat or special wiring?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: No thermostat or special wiring is needed—just attach legs, position the cone, and plug into a standard 110V outlet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"RentACoop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56837310251348,"sku":"B07CJMV8XG","price":106.73,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/2652\/4244\/files\/rentacoop-front-view-heating-plate.jpg?v=1787059312","url":"https:\/\/gardenluxe.co.uk\/products\/rentacoop-12x12-adjustable-heating-plate-with-foldable-anti-roost-cone-25-position-height-energy-saving","provider":"Gardenluxe Uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}