That could be true...then you could measure the temp on the floor under the heater.
Do let us know how it goes.
How do you plan on suspending the heater?
Make sure you can easily lift to get under there, for observation.
Sorry, I'm not sure the coolest temps I've used the pad in.
No. the way plates heat is by contact with the chicks back.
It's why the legs should be adjustable.
Eh...maybe, but I've had a broody hatch in single digits temps, and the chicks came out to eat and drink...tho the first week I...