I was thinking about making a coop door with a photosensitive switch so it closes when it gets dark and opens when it gets light has anybody done this yet?
My name is Kevin and I live in Berkeley California. I have a 6 yo son and about 2k sq ft of yard and would like to get a couple of chickens for fun and eggs. Could somebody recommend a hearty breed that would be kid friendly, quiet, and do OK with my limited space? I would love to hatch the...