If you have a chicken coop, then you should get a coop door to protect flocks from predators. check these reviews of best automatic chicken coop doors. i have listed the most sought coop doors which will protect your flocks from the outside harm & let you sleep without the worry of manual opening/closing the door.. Auto door opener. our battery operated automatic door opener gives you the ability to set the open and close times you want! with a 2 year warranty, our door will save you from getting out of bed at 6am on a saturday to let your hens out; or more importantly if you are away, peace of mind that your hens will always be safe and happy.. In this instructable i'll be showing how to make an easy automatic chicken coop door opener. for anyone who keeps chickens, the ever present threat of predator....
Dear mike i am from australia ,i liked your chicken coop design,and i ma planing to make automatic a vertical sliding door with 12v dc motor(car power window motor) my problem is reversing the motor in evening.i beleve your relay diagram van change over the polarity.i already purchased 2 of 12v timer switches and few limit switches to control. Make it your own: ian’s garden ark chicken coop with solar-powered door opener (video). Update: i’ve also posted instructions for an automatic chicken coop door using a photocell with an optional timer override. however it consumes more power & the photocell may not be as reliable, so if that’s a concern, use the two-timers method below..
