I can see that working. I was hoping for a set it and forget system.
Currently I leave their door to the coop open so they can come and go as they please.
I have 10 adult hens and I am buying 50 lbs of food about every week and a half. The birds have plenty of free space to run.
I have 2 feeders that hold 25lbs each. I am having to refill them about every 8-10 days.
Could something else be eating the chicken food at night?
Or are they just...