Canarm - Brooder-Style Heat Lamp Holder (HLC-P), 10" White Steel Shade

The Canarm HLC and HLC-P are both brooder-style heat lamps with the same bulb rating (up to 250W), but differ in the shade design and material:

• HLC: Larger silver steel shade (28 cm / 11" diameter) — provides a wider heat spread area, ideal for larger groups of animals or when you want to heat a broader floor area. The silver reflective interior maximizes heat direction downward.
• HLC-P: Smaller white steel shade (25 cm / 10" diameter) — more focused heat cone, suitable for smaller groups or individual animal hutches. The white finish is a practical choice for environments where the lamp is more visible and aesthetics matter (e.g., a veterinary area or small farrowing room).

Both are CSA Approved for Canadian use. Choose based on your brooding area size: for farrowing crates or small pens, the HLC-P is the better fit. For open brooding areas with 10+ animals, the HLC's wider shade provides better coverage.

Yes — the Canarm HLC-P is well-suited for poultry brooding as well as livestock. With a 250W infrared bulb, it provides the correct heat intensity for day-old chicks and continues to be useful as birds are weaned off supplemental heat over 5–6 weeks.

Recommended hanging heights for poultry:

• Day-old chicks (week 1): 45 cm above litter — target temperature under the lamp: 35°C
• Week 2: 50 cm — target: 32°C
• Week 3: 55 cm — target: 29°C
• Week 4: 60 cm — target: 27°C
• Week 5+: 65+ cm — target: 24°C (near ambient; wean off heat)

The white HLC-P shade is a practical choice for poultry operations as it is easy to clean between batches — simply wipe down with a damp cloth. As always, use the safety chain and ensure the lamp is completely secured above any pen netting or wire that could allow the lamp to drop into contact with bedding.