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tcstoehr said:
The problem with that approach (for most folks) is that the open/close times won't change as the seasons change. A real pain to go out and reprogram it for changing daylight hours. Looks like the PulletShut people have finally added a photo sensor attachment (cabled) to their product. I think they were getting their sales hammered by the Ador1 which has a fully integrated photo sensor (no cable).
You should consider the Ador1 along with the PulletShut. The Ador1 has fully integrated and enclosed battery and photo sensor, batteries last for years, and the form factor is superior for most applications (opens vertically instead of swinging open). But your mileage may vary.
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I looked at both doors very closely and it was a tough decision. There are things I like about each more than I like about the other. However like I said for myself the pullet shut door works better because I live in a neighborhood and I do not want the door opening at 5:30 when it gets light out. I have mine set to open at 8am this way the roosters crow is muffled inside the coop. The biggest downfall with the pullet shut door is the fact that you do have to go out there in the morning to set the opening time and again at night to set the closing time. However I will only have to do that 2 or 3 times a year so it is not that bad. When the days start getting longer in spring I set the door to close at 8:30pm and then when the days are short I will have it close at 6pm.
 
Chickenshoe said:
mine are the manual kind, I walk out and open it and close it when I want to..   thing with automation, we rely on it to much, I like walking
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Some of us need the Automatic doors and its not just bought out of laziness. As kardar states it is great for if you are leaving for a couple days. Getting someone to come by to open the door in the morning and close it at night can be impossible. Just getting someone to come collect the eggs once a day is tough enough. Also as I stated previously I don't like to let mine out before 8 so the neighbors don't complain about the rooster yet I leave for work at 6am so I would have no other way to let them out.
 
I have had mine for a few months and have had to reprogram it twice because I have foxes that like to hunt at dawn. The reprogramming is stupidly easy. Not a pain at all. Just reset (takes about 30 seconds with a magnet). Then go out and open it when you want it to open and close when you want it to close. It's set! Love it! Although, I'm a worrier so I set up the game camera for a week with the manual door closed just to make sure it wasn't opening and closing at the wrong times. It's working perfectly.
 
polychip said:
I have had mine for a few months and have had to reprogram it twice because I have foxes that like to hunt at dawn. The reprogramming is stupidly easy. Not a pain at all. Just reset (takes about 30 seconds with a magnet). Then go out and open it when you want it to open and close when you want it to close. It's set! Love it! Although, I'm a worrier so I set up the game camera for a week with the manual door closed just to make sure it wasn't opening and closing at the wrong times. It's working perfectly.
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I think I am leaning towards the chicken guard door I can,see that red light to let me know the door is shut.
 
I went with the chicken guard door and use the light sensor option. It can also be set as a timer to open and close. I like that the chickens put themselves to bed when it's getting dark. That doesn't stop me from watching the door close just to make sure they do make it in though. :) I also have an enclosed run so don't worry too much (yet) about the predators coming out during dusk.
 
Mahlzeit said:
Cookie sheet was a great idea. Are you not worried about that string thats holding it getting weak and wearing out?
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yeah I am I am going to order another couple of spools from the company then I will look for a better replacement such as wire.yeah the string is a concern with me too
 

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