Dampp-Chaser Tubular Heaters for Harris Hawks

[talonsgrip22]

I've been looking for a ready-made electric tubular heater for my Harris hawk. They sell them in the UK, but won't ship those to the US  . 

I just found Dampp-Chasers. They're made in NC and have a lifetime guarantee. I think they run about $35.00. I'm gonna try one.


www.dampp-chaser.com/storage_dehumidifier/faqs

[echotadog]

I use goldenrods for my heated perches. I paid $7 for one plus shipping off of eBay a few years back. Same basic thing as the dampener. They are made for gun safes and come in 10" 12" - up to 36". Seemed to work pretty well when I was using it, but I have switched to just bringing him in if it gets below 28 at night. Doing that he seems to hold onto more energy for cold day hunts.
this is the one I bought

www.ebay.com/itm/Lockdown-725761-GunSaver-GoldenRod-Dehumidifier-12-/221915424552?hash=item33ab30a728:g:nAgAAOSw5ZBWIRQV

[talonsgrip22]

There seem to be three goldenrod heaters on the market:

The original Goldenrod (made in NC, USA)
Goldenrod Gunsaver (lower wattage, less heat)
Lockdown Goldenrod (made in China)

I've read A LOT of reviews on these from gun orgs, piano companies, classic car gurus, boat heads...they all say to get the ORIGINAL Goldenrod. Better rod, better customer service, better waranty.

So far, Amazon.com and securitybase.com have the best prices. Around $35ish

[echotadog]

I doubt those reviews had falconry perches in mind for intended use. Like I said , mine was $7 on eBay and worked great. The radiant heat isn't enough to keep them safe if exposed to freezing wind, but in a sealed mews it will warm their general leg area well enough to to stave off frost issues.

As for warranty and customer service issues. You will likely find you will need to cut the cord to install it in the pipe perch which will likely void the warranty if using it as a Heater for a falconry doesn't void it for not being intended use.

[talonsgrip22]

My Goldenrod heater worked quite well last season. There were a few nights I just brought the Harris hawk inside to sleep in its giant hood. I think next Winter I'll try a panel heater and shutter the windows.

[jetblue319]

Up in snow country, the lower part of the roof are line with insulated heating tape that prevents ice damps from forming at the bottom of the roof. It's then cover with metal flashing. I purchased a low wattage tape wrapped it around the top and through some holes a piece of 2x6, covered it with flashing and placed astroturf over it. She did great with northern new York winters.

[kellerbomb]

+1 To the Goldenrod. I laid it next to my main perch and wrapped them both together with rope.

[talonsgrip22]

 After a few years of faithful use in the mews, my Goldenrod perch heater stopped working. I can't fault it for that. Semi-outdoor use. Inexpensive and worked great. Time to buy and install a new one.