After being very happy with my Omlet coop door, I decided to buy the coop light to go with it after my flock decided they didn't want to go in the coop and I lost a hen to a predator as a result. I don't have power in my coop, so the cost of this light vs. other similar products was comparable. The light was easy to install since it plugs right into the coop door. The light is helpful for guiding the chickens into the coop and it works well so far (about a month or so). The company stands by their products, they were very good about replacing the board to my coop door when it broke due to a defective battery. I will update this review if I have any other feedback after using it for longer.
Reviews by swamphiker
DatCampG
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I love my automatic coop door! I had originally been planning to DIY one, but other house projects were more important and I wanted to have this installed before leaving town for a couple of weeks. I've had no issues to speak of so far. The opener is encased in really nice weather-proof housing, which is super helpful since I live in Florida. The installation was a breeze. I don't have power in my coop, so I love that it takes batteries and it looks like one of the inputs could be used to hook up a solar panel, though I haven't tried it yet. I had to play with the settings to find the right sensitivity for the light sensor, but it works like a charm.
- Purchase Price
- $179 (I found a $10 off promo code online)
- Purchase Date
- October 2020
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Update: I noticed that the door was no longer closing a couple of weeks ago and found that the batteries had leaked acid, even though the case is weather-proof and I used high quality batteries. I called the company and they are sending out a replacement board for free. I'm a bit bummed that it didn't even last a year, but am happy that the company is standing by the product and will be more diligent about checking up on the unit occasionally.