Gas Brooders

Chick brooders are typically heated using low-intensity infrared tube heaters mounted overhead, sized to the BTU output required for the enclosure's square footage and target temperature. Systems like the Omega II or Synergy series provide instant, even radiant heat with adjustable single- or dual-stage operation to maintain consistent brooding temperatures as chicks grow.

BTU requirements depend on brooder house size, insulation, ambient temperature, and bird density. Our gas brooders range from 30,000 to 250,000 BTU, with single-stage, dual-stage, and modulating options available so you can match heat output precisely to your facility's square footage and seasonal demands.

Power-vented units use a fan to force exhaust through a flue, vacuum-fired systems draw combustion air through the tube for higher efficiency, and unvented (no direct vent required) models like the Synergy series eliminate roof penetrations entirely, making them ideal for retrofit installations or protected outdoor brooding areas.

Yes. All Combustion Research Corporation gas brooders feature CSA-certified electronic flame monitoring, 3-try direct spark ignition with 100% safety lockout, and pre-purge cycles. Radiant heating also reduces contact hazards compared to open-flame brooders and keeps floor space clear for animal movement and equipment access.

Yes. Stainless steel burner housing and tube options resist corrosion from ammonia, humidity, and chloramines common in animal confinement and washdown environments, while all-weather powder-coated models are engineered for reliable operation in outdoor or unheated barn settings year-round.

Low-intensity infrared gas brooders typically deliver 30-50% energy savings compared to conventional forced-air or convection heating, since radiant heat warms objects and animals directly rather than heating the entire air volume, reducing fuel consumption and operating costs significantly.