1. May 11, 2008 #1
   

   BradyMSU In the Brooder

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   I have read about devices to automatically open chicken coop doors into the run in the morning and close them at night. Is there anyone here with experiences with these? Where are they available? How do the chickens know to go inside before the device closes the door?

    
2. May 11, 2008 #2
   

   Poison Ivy Songster

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   I have mine on a timer set to close 30 minutes after they go into roost. I also have it set to open later at 7 am so they are not out crowing and running around at 5 am. Foy's is the US dealer.
   
   http://www.foyspigeonsupplies.com/catalog/2100-2107.html

    
3. May 11, 2008 #3
   

   Nifty-Chicken Administrator Staff Member 11 Years

   

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   Look at what one of our members rigged up to open the door in the morning. Probably cost them about $15 to make (the picture at the bottom of the page with the bucket):
   http://www.nifty-stuff.com/automatic-chicken-coop-door.php
   
   

    
4. May 11, 2008 #4
   

   Anny Songster

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   Quote:Haha that's a cute idea. But how do you put the hose on a timer?
   and what about closing the door?

    
5. Jun 20, 2009 #5
   

   spiderkarma Hatching

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   These chickens have a door made from a document scanner:
   http://www.chickensitter.com/2009/projects/door-o-matic

    

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