How can I set timed switches out to my coops, yet also have lines of electricity that run all the ti

Could you please tell me more about that contraption and the purposes it serves? I was wanting to do something like that into the center of my fourplex
 
Here is the info from Home Depot's web page.

This GE 20 Amp Backyard Outlet with GFI Receptacle allows you to put power where you need it. Made of weather-resistant galvanized steel, this 20 Amp outdoor outlet offers a compact design. Most importantly it comes pre-assembled to reduce installation time saving you money.
  • Features a while in use cover for outdoor use
  • Made of corrosion-resistant galvanized steel with a dark-green finish to match natural landscape
  • Comes pre-assembled for immediate installation right out of the box
  • Contains a duplex 20 Amp GFCI receptacle
  • Rated for 120-Volt
  • UL listed

They also have a model with two duplex GFCI outlets.
 
I would run 2 circuits. The power outlets can be fed on one circuit 24/7 for heaters, incubators, radio, accessories, etc....

The lighting can be on a separate circuit that is fed from a light controller. The controller should be mounted outside, protected by a small box with a hole drilled so that the light sensor can "see" the daylight. When it gets dark, your lights will turn on. When the sun comes up, the lights will turn off.

Here is an example of the light controller from Home Depot.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Defiant-...-Dusk-to-Dawn-Light-Control-EZ-341A/204223988

I'd wire it and use 1/2" conduit to keep the birds from messing with the wiring. You may want to put a light in each coop on the utility circuit so you will have light when you go in during the day time for cleaning. Or you could just put tape over the light sensor or wire in a bypass switch to make it think that it's nighttime.

If your wiring is plugged into a GFCI outlet or fed from a GFCI circuit breaker, the whole circuit is protected. You don't need for each outlet to be GFCI. Just don't overload the circuit and especially the wiring.
 
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