[kimtwig]

i have got a new 40x40 electric hen with a thermostat and i have plugged it in on no 7 as stated in the instructions and it feels really hot in the center of the plate like it would burn the new chicks ? as it is the first time i have used one some helpful advice from some regular users would be nice ( height and temp settings ) .. with a bit of luck we are looking at up to 16  L/F chicks
 

[Roughlee Handled]

The chicks will move away from the heat if it is to hot and huddle together if to cold.  Place a thermometer on below the "hot area" and what is it reading? 

[kimtwig]

Hi
I have rang around and found its working fine ... the latest advice is to put it at an angle and if they sit rite at the low point just square it up if they sit at the high bit raise it up a bit    we will have to wait and see

[Roughlee Handled]

Are you teaching us to suck eggs?

[kimtwig]

no i just have a really impatient misses    she cant wait for the answers to roll in so she got me ringing the suppliers ,local poultry club and a friend    but never mind the eggs in the incubator have not hatched yet so we don't need it quite yet