Automatic Chicken Coop Door: The Perfect Guardian for Your Poultry

The automatic chicken coop door is an electronic system designed to open and close your coop’s door effortlessly. Also known as an "electronic coop door opener" or simply Chicken-Gard, this device offers unmatched convenience and security for your poultry.

How It Works

Let’s start by breaking down the components of the kit:

• Motor box: The core of the system, containing:

  • Cable stop mechanisms to support the sliding door or trap.
  • Internal dusk-to-dawn light sensor.
  • Programmable clock module to schedule door opening and closing.
  • External light sensor, essential for installations inside the coop or in low-light areas.

• Accessories: Includes batteries to power the electronics and a sliding door or trap with guiding rails for smooth operation.

Why Choose an Automatic Chicken Coop Door?

The primary purpose of the automatic door is to ensure your coop is securely closed at night and opened in the morning, keeping your flock safe from predators.

As you may know, nocturnal predators like foxes, weasels, and others are a constant threat. They can easily sniff out your coop, gaining access and devastating your flock. Closing the coop door daily is essential—but it’s not always possible to be home every single day.

That’s where the automatic chicken coop door comes in!

• Morning: At your chosen time (e.g., 8:00 AM, when nocturnal predators have finished hunting), the door opens automatically, allowing your chickens to start their day safely.
• Evening: At dusk, when the chickens have returned to the coop, the system gently closes the door to avoid startling or injuring the birds. Thanks to its built-in stopper, the door halts at the perfect position every time.

If your coop is located in a dark area or indoors, the external light sensor is installed to detect ambient light levels. When the light intensity drops, the door closes. The sensor’s sensitivity can be adjusted using the potentiometer inside the motor box.

A Reliable Ally Against Predators

Paired with your existing traps for foxes or weasels, the automatic door provides an extra layer of protection for your chickens. With this system in place, you can sleep peacefully knowing your flock is safe.

Say goodbye to late-night coop checks and early-morning rushes—let the automatic chicken coop door handle the job for you!