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camera in a chicken coop

Discussion in 'Coop & Run - Design, Construction, & Maintenance' started by chicken farmer8, Feb 21, 2014.

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  1. Feb 21, 2014 #1
    chicken farmer8

    chicken farmer8 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I live 1/8th of a mile away from my chicken coop it is about the size of a medium sized shed and I was wondering if any body has tried mounting a security camera in their coop so you can check on them during the day. I am wanting to get a good deal but I don't want nothing cheep if you know what I mean. thanks for any suggestions
     
  3. Feb 22, 2014 #2
    aart

    aart Chicken Juggler! Premium Member

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    My Coop
    Lots of folks use coop cams

    try this:
    Advanced search>titles only> coop cam
     
  5. Feb 22, 2014 #3
    4 the Birds

    4 the Birds Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Your 1/8 mile distance will be the biggest challenge and especially if you do not have electric in the coop. There are many various systems and the majority of the wireless cameras work best within a few hundred feet. At your distance, a wireless 2.4 or 5.8 GHz camera setup will be needed and I would recommend a 2 or 3 mile range system even though you only need 1/8 mile. Often times the max. distance ratings are only in optimal or ideal conditions. Battery powered and solar powered cameras have disappointing results so power in the coop will greatly improve your results and options.
     
  7. Feb 24, 2014 #4
    chicken farmer8

    chicken farmer8 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    ok thankyou I do have electricity in my coop and I will look for a long range camera thankyou for your help
     
  9. Feb 24, 2014 #5
    chicken farmer8

    chicken farmer8 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    thanks for this link it has a lot of good suggestions
     
  11. Feb 24, 2014 #6
    kuntrygirl

    kuntrygirl Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

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    I don't have cams IN the coop but I have cams facing toward my chicken yard, so I can see what they are doing when they are walking in the chicken yard and on the property.
     

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