scarlettohara Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 (edited) Just got home and my electric hen is not working - the chicks are OK but what shall I do ? It's a Brinsea Edited March 20, 2011 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 I'd try a desk lamp with a traditional bulb in it, they give off a lot of heat :hugs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 I agree, an anglepoise sort of lamp would do - a 60w or 100w bulb depending on how high it is above the chicks Failing that and if you are desperate and willing to drive to me I have a spare heat lamp at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted March 19, 2011 Author Share Posted March 19, 2011 Thanks again Debs and Tasha Sorry had a slight panic, I have put a desk lamp in now but how far away from the bulb should the chicks be? They have been eating and drinking but are now making quite a lot of noise so have added a hot water bottle. Em had offered me a spare hen too but I am going to try Thornes first thing in the morning to see if they have a lamp They are 3 weeks today and quite big feathered chicks so hope they will be OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillM Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 If they are in a cluster under the lamp then thay are too cool, if they are right away from the lamp they are too hot...so you need something inbetween Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 If its a 40 or 60w bulb then have it quite close, about 12-16 inches at the most A 100w have it about 18 inches above As already said, look to see how the chicks react and adjust accordingly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted March 19, 2011 Author Share Posted March 19, 2011 The desk lamp is only 20W and that's all I have. I remembered the snugglesafe though so they have that too. They are sitting under the light preening and pooing on the hot water bottle cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillM Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Energy saving bulbs are great...most of the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted March 19, 2011 Author Share Posted March 19, 2011 It's an ikea lamp with a tiny little bulb - I'll try and think of something else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillM Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Just get it as close to them as is safe, and maybe put a box or something round the chicks to keep out the draughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted March 19, 2011 Author Share Posted March 19, 2011 Have now used an Ikea standard lamp with bendy angelpoise smaller lamp coming off it - this is 40W so have that directing pointing into brooder. The chicks think it's great fun being up late Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillM Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Are they old enough to be teenagers yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 I have managed to get the hen to work by using the plug from my incubator The chicks were fine this am, I reheated the snugglesafe at 5.30 and they are currently enjoying a pile of mealworms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Thats good news Glad they are OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Oh the joys of new "motherhood" Glad the little ones are happy with their nocturnal adventures, did you get any sleep Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 If it's working with another plug, it's probably just the fuse which has gone in the plug? Glad you've got it working again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 Yes but because they are closed plugs you can't change the fuse I've had about 5 hours sleep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 That really annoys me! You've got it working at the moment which is good, you could always cut the plug off the faulty one and strip back the wires a bit and put a traditional plug on? Might be worth a try. Failing that, you may be able to get a replacement flex for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 I'm going to ring Brinsea and get a replacement plug and adaptor sent free of charge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omletina Kyckling Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 I'm going to ring Brinsea and get a replacement plug and adaptor sent free of charge Quite right too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 If it's working with another plug, it's probably just the fuse which has gone in the plug? Glad you've got it working again! it's not a plug it's a transformer the brooder only opperates on 12volts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Well done for getting it working Scarlett , glad all the chicks are doing well, and enjoyed their night on the town Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarlettohara Posted March 21, 2011 Author Share Posted March 21, 2011 Wheatcroft Poultry who I got it from on ebay are sending a replacement plug and adaptor today Very nice to deal with and prompt service Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
