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Anyone in southern cal looking to buy chicks? I want to order from strombergschickens but need someone to split an order with me. Let me know. Thanks!

Linear actuator was purchased from ebay for around 60 bucks. It did require 1 DPDT relay. There is no mounting kit, use your creativity. All you really need is a screw and a string to attach to your door. The dimmer is design for aquarium LEDs but it works well for any LED light bulb. It's call...

The run is pretty secure. The safety sensor is only on for 30 minutes after the doors close. After that, it is a total lock down.

Just wanted to share my chicken coop project that I have been working on. Initially, I just wanted to have an automatic chicken door. I was unable to find any reasonably priced product off the shelf, so I designed my own, taking ideas from various other DIY builds. The door is lifted by a 12"...

Agree with most of what you're saying, but I want to add that it depends on where you are geographically. In southern california, we get good sunlight pretty much year round. We get cloud/rain maybe 5% of the time. Heating is not necessary in the winter but cooling is important in the summer. In...

Fixed the image link. Battery was fully charged after 3 hours this morning from very weak sunlight, from about 6am to 9am. Definitely have a lot more battery reserve. Will be adding an 8" radiator fan this weekend for improved ventilation. Here is a picture of the electrical inside the coop. ...

I just completed a small solar panel setup. I use a 100 watt panel with a 35AH battery. It is used to power an automatic door, wireless camera, and LED lights. I also plan to add a venting fan in the near future.