Tutti Frutti Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 http://www.ho"Ooops, word censored!"erbottles.net/ It's like a Snugglesafe but cheaper (under a tenner online) but I can't seem to find how long it stays warm for and delivery would be a few days! Or I can get a Snugglesafe today at Pets At Home (if they're in stock?) for twice the money (I'm not rich but would spend it on my girls!). If anyone in Omlet-land uses a Hottie, I'd love to hear your views please! If anyone has both and can give a comparison, that'd be fantastic! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Is the cover removable? I wouldn't fancy a fabric cover in with the chicken poo. I suppose you could put it in a plastic bag, but it would have to be placed where the hens can't peck at it. The Snugglesafe cover is removable, and the Snugglesafe itself can be easily wiped clean. Still, quite a difference in price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackthelad Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 I have got a couple of hotties I breed persian cats and use them in with kittens. The cover is removable to wash. I have seen them for sale in Sainsburys on the chemist/tablet isle although I did buy them on line and they have lasted for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 I think tutti fruiti meant how long do they stay warm/hot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 What about just using those cheaper hand warmers you can get? Here. You just click them to heat up and then put them in boiling water to re-use them. Might give one a try tonight if I can find them ... they're sealed so you could maybe put one in a glug aswell to stop it freezing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 What about just using those cheaper hand warmers you can get? Here.You just click them to heat up and then put them in boiling water to re-use them. Might give one a try tonight if I can find them ... they're sealed so you could maybe put one in a glug aswell to stop it freezing? That sounds a good idea. Let us know if it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Great idea Lewis, however, I use these for football, and they don't stay hot for long. I need one per half Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Ah ok ... no good then Father used it on his back when he slipped the disks so I didn't know how long they lasted ... can't find it now - typical Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xScrunchee Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 I have sent an email to the company asking them how long the hotties stay warm for. I will let you know as soon as I hear back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginfiend Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 I use a hot water bottle from Asda - cost me £2. I've been wrapping it in a tea-towel then a plastic bag and sticking it in the poo-tray. It's kept my 2 ladies cosy and happy - they've been laying all through the cold snap. I'd love a Snugglesafe, but beyond my budget at the moment...can't complain about the cheap hot water bottle though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 I have some of those 'clicky' handwarmers Lewis they arent bad at all for keeping the drinkers frost free for a while at least, about two hours seems the maximum I try not to use them as they are a faff to boil and tend to just try to change the drinkers if I can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 I have some of those 'clicky' handwarmers Lewis they arent bad at all for keeping the drinkers frost free for a while at least, about two hours seems the maximum I try not to use them as they are a faff to boil and tend to just try to change the drinkers if I can Would be good for while I'm at school then Will see if I can find it ... suppose its better to have something keeping it just a bit warmer, than nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyknickers Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 Am i supposed to be helping them to stay warm? My three wont even let me shut the door (checked for mite) and are often laying one each a day. I have thrown loads of bedding in the eglu as extra padding though. Bad chicken mum???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toots Posted January 11, 2010 Share Posted January 11, 2010 I tried to put a hot water bottle in the run during the day so Flora (moulting!) could find it and maybe stay warmer is fhe wanted it! They didn't like the new thing and boc bocked untill it was taken away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted January 11, 2010 Author Share Posted January 11, 2010 Am i supposed to be helping them to stay warm?... Bad chicken mum???? Noooo not at all!!! But my problem is (are!) I'm too soft AND... two of mine are ex-barn hens, both with completely bald bellies and they've been shivering so I'm feeling sorry for them They have me wrapped around their little fingers I have sent an email to the company asking them how long the hotties stay warm for. I will let you know as soon as I hear back Thank you! Now, why didn't I think of that??? What about just using those cheaper hand warmers you can get? they don't stay hot for long. Good idea! I have a couple of these, I wonder if I could make the heat last longer by making insulating, fleecy covers? Hmmmmm I shall have to see! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyknickers Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Am i supposed to be helping them to stay warm?... Bad chicken mum???? Noooo not at all!!! But my problem is (are!) I'm too soft AND... two of mine are ex-barn hens, both with completely bald bellies and they've been shivering so I'm feeling sorry for them They have me wrapped around their little fingers Ahhh right ok, feel better now! This may have been covered but have you seen the little knitted ex-bat jumpers? Also have you got the housing and run covered up with tarpaulin? Saw someoneon here also has got some bubble wrap to put round it. Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xScrunchee Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Just to let you know that they haven't replied to my email yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted January 16, 2010 Author Share Posted January 16, 2010 Well, now the worst of the weather's over ( ), I've ordered a Hottie from Amazon for under £8. The girls will get to use in in the next cold spell. Meanwhile, I'll use it for my back - too much skateboarding on my Wii Fit+ !!! Thanks Scrunchie for emailing them. I'll let you know how long they stay warm for... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted January 30, 2010 Author Share Posted January 30, 2010 (edited) Right, when I'm using them indoors, they stay lovely and warm (with the cover on - the bags are actually very hot to the touch inside them) for well over a couple of hours. So lovely in fact, that I ordered another one ! They stay "warm" even 4/5 hours later (but by then, "not very") but are definitely cold within 6 hours. Outside in the girls poo tray is a different matter. Temp was just below zero when I put it in at 6pm and the Hottie was cold to the touch (inside the cover) a couple of 2 hours later - but at least the Eglu was snug (and the girls were zonked!). Edited to say, I timed it tonight! I ended up taking the cover off after 3.5hrs to get an extra half hour out of it, so 4 hours max I reckon. Edited January 30, 2010 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 a snugglesafe on the other hand, tho twice the price,is HOT Stays HOT for 3 hours, before gradually losing it's heat over the next 6- 9 hours. I popped one in the microwave this morning to keep ME warm whilst down the garden with the girls, but once in the greenhouse forgot about it. at 5 pm it was still lovely and warm, and is now still warm 6.45. Won't break, spill, or leak . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted January 30, 2010 Author Share Posted January 30, 2010 I think I'll buy a snugglesafe for the girls and my 17 year-old arthritic tom cat who just won't lie down on the Hottie! Unless I want it, of course, then he races me to it at 2mph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 are the hoyyies soft? I thoughthey would be and more comfy for people on sore spotds(and cats too ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
