Review: Battery powered chicken door! (A+)

[LizzzyJo]

Guys, my life has been changed forever. I have had the Run-Chicken battery operated chicken pop door for about 3 weeks now and I am in love. I do not have electricity running to the coop, so I have never had a great cheap option for an automated pop door before.

This one is flawless and unbelievable. It opens and closes with the sun, has a sensor to not smash any late arrival chickies, and was easy to install. It runs on aa batteries that it says only need to be changed once a year. It has run through a week of rain, snow, freeze, and crazy wind.

I know almost $200 can be very expensive, but it is wonderful peace of mind and a time saver.

RUN-CHICKEN Door (Brown) Automatic Chicken Coop Door Opener with Timer, Programmable Light Sensor, Battery Powered, Evening and Morning Delay, Aluminum Door, Automatic Chicken Door Opener Model T50 https://a.co/d/dPIDQNP

 

[Yardmom]

Can you set it up with a timer instead of a light sensor? My one coop is inside of a barn, so not much light there.

 

[Cawagula]

Can you set it up with a timer instead of a light sensor? My one coop is inside of a barn, so not much light there.

Yes, I have one as well - can be set to Light Sensor, Timer, or Do Not Close

 

[Mouthpear]

Can you set it up with a timer instead of a light sensor? My one coop is inside of a barn, so not much light there.

You could always use an extended photocell.

And yes you can. It is very easy.

I have many Diagrams. Let me know what you have on hand and I can diagram something for you.
You can also tell me what you intend to buy and I can diagram something.
Of course I can provide a purchase list, to go along with any of my diagrams.

I do, however, suggest that you use Two SPDT Timers, if all you want to do is Open and Close at specific times. If you want to You can even use Two Astronomical SPDT Timers so that you don't have to keep adjusting the time for daylight savings.

If you have reliable WiFi use the SONOFF 4CH or MHCOZY 4CH Smart Switches.

This is a example of a more involved rig. It basically has the same wiring it just includes a Safety Feature If interested or any questions you can ask me there.

 

[Log Cabin Chix]

Guys, my life has been changed forever. I have had the Run-Chicken battery operated chicken pop door for about 3 weeks now and I am in love. I do not have electricity running to the coop, so I have never had a great cheap option for an automated pop door before.

This one is flawless and unbelievable. It opens and closes with the sun, has a sensor to not smash any late arrival chickies, and was easy to install. It runs on aa batteries that it says only need to be changed once a year. It has run through a week of rain, snow, freeze, and crazy wind.

I know almost $200 can be very expensive, but it is wonderful peace of mind and a time saver.

RUN-CHICKEN Door (Brown) Automatic Chicken Coop Door Opener with Timer, Programmable Light Sensor, Battery Powered, Evening and Morning Delay, Aluminum Door, Automatic Chicken Door Opener Model T50 https://a.co/d/dPIDQNP

I was looking at this yesterday! Do you still like your choice?? I also am looking for a battery operated option...

 

[LizzzyJo]

I was looking at this yesterday! Do you still like your choice?? I also am looking for a battery operated option...

This one is battery operated. I still love it and it is going strong!

 

[McChooky]

Great for emergencies! Can't wait to get one myself!

 

[Mouthpear]

Great for emergencies!

Just what kinda "emergencies" are we talking about here? Flat tires? Stove fire? Flash floods? Airplane engine power failure?

 

[Mouthpear]

Can you set it up with a timer instead of a light sensor? My one coop is inside of a barn, so not much light there.

You figure it out?

 

[nuthatched]

Is it coon proof?