[gardenyorkies]

I have used both...I mostly use the heating pad...I have an extra heater now that I use in the whelping room to keep the air in the room warmer...I don't like keeping moms and babies under the bright lights of a heat lamp...I worry about newborn eyes and I just think it is hard for mom to rest under a bright light...

I use a red heat lamp bulb when I do decide to use a heat lamp...It is much easier on the eyes but it is hot and you have to be careful not to start a fire with it...