There are some expensive automatic chicken doors that are available for purchase but i decided to design and make my own.
Automatic coop door opener diy.
We simply tied ours to the eye hook.
All in one integrated design shipped ready to use.
They definitely know when to come in at night and come out early in the morning to go on about their pecking and bug hunting.
Installing the chickenguard automatic coop door opener.
Benefits of diy automatic coop doors you can use a door you already have and just make modifications to it to make it automated.
It will save you money since you don t have to buy the all in one door kits you find online.
Predator proof design with a positive stop and aluminum lip.
The system is easy to set up to work automatically by simply setting the current time and the opening closing time.
However it has to be attached to an existing door that is not heavier than 8lbs and installed at least 1 inch from the top of the coop door.
Here s the chicken coop with the addition of an automatic door opener.
To the top of the coop door drill in the eye hook you ll loop the string from the chickenguard automatic coop door opener through it.
The titan chicken coop door opener can lift and open a door 0 7 pounds and not more than 2 2 pounds.
The best integrated automatic chicken coop door opener door.
The new automatic chicken coop door opener is the new elite design of 2020.
The chicken coop was purchased from pets station.
Detailed wiring instructions here in description today i am using a linear actuator as a mechanism to automatically close and open a chicken coop door.
Once your coop access door is framed adding the automatic door opener is a snap.
Making a diy automatic chicken coop door especially if you work makes taking care of your hens so much easier.
See price on amazon.
Even though this automatic chicken coop door opener does not come with a door it is mains power enabled and comes with all the fittings for an exiting door.
We know that chickens are animals that love routine.