Heat lamp

roanne9145

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What size heat lamp does everyone use for the puppies. It is winter here in NY and want to keep them warm once they get here. I usually use a 200 watt infra red but that always gives off too much heat. I want to use a heating pad but can't seem to find one that doesn't shut off.
 

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[MENTION=1222]Victor Y[/MENTION] - tagging the other daddy here. Maybe he can help?
 

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@Davidh , [MENTION=2]desertskybulldogs[/MENTION] and @Sherry may be able to give insight on this question
 
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I have not used a heat lamp myself, we use these little microwavable heat disk. They are round disk that have a cloth sleeve they fit in and stay warm for hours. They work for us. Plus I put a blanket over the top of the whelping box, to keep drafts out. This seems to work good for us.
 

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I use the heat lamp system with extendable arm from durawhelp. I swing it away if it gets too warm and during feedings so mama does not get too hot, and put it above if it is cold.

I also use heating pads, I have been lucky to have some that I found at swap meets and yard sales that do not shut off automatically. I do have one I bought new and I turn it on and off after each feeding. I also have a thermometer on the floor and in the box to guage temp, I try to keep it around 85F.
 

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I too use the heat pad, I stay in a room with the puppies that I also keep at 78 degrees and a humidifier. whew, and kept a light blanket on top of the puppy bed for the first week or so. I have seen the heat lamps used but don't have experience with them.
How exciting, new puppy's . keep us posted with lots of pictures
 
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I tried the disc but found it a pain in the butt to keep heating it up..Thanks though
 

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