Give your flock targeted warmth in cold weather with this 100W radiant chicken coop heater. The compact flat panel provides localized radiant heat for chickens, ducks, and other domestic birds without an exposed heat-lamp bulb. It can be wall-mounted, used freestanding, or positioned horizontally with the included hardware.
How This Flat Panel Chicken Coop Heater Works
Radiant heat warms birds and nearby surfaces within the heater’s effective area instead of attempting to heat all the air in the coop. Position the panel where birds can benefit from localized warmth while following the installation clearances and safety instructions in the manual.
This is a targeted radiant heater, not a whole-coop space heater. Coop size, ventilation, outdoor temperature, placement, and the distance between the birds and panel all affect how the warmth feels.
For broader cold-weather flock management guidance, read our winter chicken care tips.
Two Thermostatically Controlled Heat Settings
- Low: Approximately 131°F (55°C)
- High: Approximately 176°F (80°C)
The heater is thermostatically controlled and includes an emergency over-heating shutoff. The metal panel becomes hot during operation and can cause burns on contact. Choose the setting and location carefully, and prevent birds, people, and other animals from remaining in direct contact with the heated surface.
Wall-Mounted, Freestanding, or Horizontal Setup
Use the included hardware to configure the heater for the layout of your coop or poultry area:
- Wall-mounted: Secure the panel in the location described in the installation manual.
- Freestanding: Install the supports and place the heater on a stable surface.
- Horizontal: Follow the manual’s hardware and placement instructions for horizontal use.
Keep the unit dry and uncovered, and keep all heat-transfer areas clear. Bedding may be present in the coop, but it must not cover the heater or interfere with heat transfer. Inspect the installation, power cord, hardware, and surrounding area before operation.
Before choosing equipment placement in a new or remodeled enclosure, see our guide to planning your chicken coop and run.
Brooder Use: Low Setting Only
This radiant panel may also be configured for brooder use. Follow the manual and operate it on the low setting only; the high setting may burn an animal that contacts the panel. Continue to monitor brooder temperature, chick behavior, ventilation, and access to an unheated area rather than relying on the panel alone.
Radiant Chicken Coop Heater Specifications
- Model: CPHEAT
- Heater type: Flat panel radiant poultry heater
- Power: 100 watts
- Voltage: 110 volts
- Heat settings: Low and high
- Low setting: Approximately 131°F (55°C)
- High setting: Approximately 176°F (80°C)
- Dimensions: 14.88 x 11.73 x 0.98 inches
- Weight: 3.13 pounds
- Configurations: Wall-mounted, freestanding, or horizontal
- Safety feature: Emergency over-heating shutoff
- Designed for: Chickens, ducks, other domestic birds, and low-setting brooder applications
Cleaning and Routine Inspection
Disconnect the heater from power and allow it to cool completely before cleaning. Wipe the unit with a damp cloth as directed in the manual; do not immerse it or allow water to enter the heater. Check the cord, panel, supports, and mounting hardware regularly, and stop using the product if it appears damaged.
One-Year Limited Warranty
The Radiant Chicken Coop Heater is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the original purchase date. Proof of purchase is required; product registration is not required. Retain your order information and consult the product manual for operating guidance. Review the complete one-year limited warranty.
Important Heater Safety Information
- Read the complete manual before installation or use.
- The metal panel becomes hot and may burn skin or animals on contact.
- Use the heater only in a dry area.
- Do not cover the heater; keep heat-transfer areas clear.
- For brooder applications, use the low setting only.
- Disconnect power and allow the unit to cool before cleaning or inspection.
Radiant Chicken Coop Heater: Frequently Asked Questions
What temperatures does the radiant chicken coop heater reach?
The low setting operates at approximately 131 degrees F (55 degrees C), and the high setting operates at approximately 176 degrees F (80 degrees C). The metal panel becomes hot and may burn on contact, so select the setting and placement carefully.
Will this 100W heater warm the entire chicken coop?
No. This flat panel heater provides localized radiant warmth to nearby birds and surfaces; it is not a whole-coop space heater. Coop size, ventilation, outdoor temperature, placement, and distance from the panel all affect the warmth birds experience.
How can I install the flat panel chicken coop heater?
The included hardware supports wall-mounted, freestanding, or horizontal configurations. Follow the installation manual for the selected setup, place the heater on a stable or secure surface, and inspect the hardware and cord before operation.
Can I use this radiant heater in a chick brooder?
Yes, when it is configured and operated according to the manual. Use the low setting only for brooder applications because the high setting may burn an animal that contacts the panel. Continue monitoring brooder temperature, chick behavior, ventilation, and access to an unheated area.
Can chicken coop bedding be used near the heater?
Bedding may be present in the coop, but the heater must remain dry and uncovered, and all heat-transfer areas must stay clear. Never allow bedding or other material to cover the panel, and follow every placement instruction in the manual.
Does the radiant heater panel become hot to the touch?
Yes. The metal panel becomes hot during use and may burn skin or animals on contact. Avoid touching the heated surface, prevent birds from remaining in direct contact with it, and disconnect power and allow the unit to cool before cleaning or inspection.
How do I clean the radiant chicken coop heater?
Disconnect the heater from power and allow it to cool completely. Wipe it with a damp cloth as directed in the manual. Do not immerse the heater or allow water to enter it, and stop using it if the cord, panel, supports, or mounting hardware appears damaged.
Is this flat panel heater an alternative to an exposed-bulb heat lamp?
It provides localized radiant warmth without an exposed heat-lamp bulb and uses 100 watts. It is still a hot electrical appliance, so it must remain dry, uncovered, correctly installed, and operated according to the complete product manual.
