Does this type of thermometer exist?

You can buy thermometers that read remotely via a sensor so it will read whatever the temp is where the sensor is located. I have one for my reptiles. It allows me to see what the temp is in the habitat, from another part of the house. It works a little like a baby monitor in that you have two units. One is the thermometer that measures the temp and the second unit displays the temp for you. When I incubated the first time, I kept the unit beside my bed even though my incubator was in another room. This allowed me to check the temp in the incubator without getting out of bed. I would try a pet store - that's where I found mine.

 

i just saw something like this at wal mart
a sensor is put outside to tell you the temperature and weather
then the station part is in the house
the cheapest one i saw was like $20
good idea too

 

Something like this?

Holidays are coming, so these sorta gadgets will be sold everywhere.

We have one. Was neat at first, but then the batteries died and we had to constantly reset the darn thing. There is something to be said for simple stuff (big outdoor thermometer with a dial that you can see from across the yard)

 

Many thermometers for home use have a sensing unit that remotely connects with a receiver that is kept indoors. I have one such setup and the two parts are 100 feet apart. So, I imagine that it would be possible to put the sensor inside your coop if it's not too far away. I bought mine at a big-box home improvement store. Many similar models were available.

 

went to wal mart website and typed in weather staion

http://www.walmart.com/search/searc...+staion&ic=16_0&Find=Find&search_constraint=0

 

Do your search on La Cross temp sensor or weather station. They are real good. I've had several for years. The trick on the batteries for the outdoor sensor is use quality batteries(not cheapo ones) and make sure it is protected from rain.
There are models with clocks and alarm clocks, simple temp/ humidity and some that can handle multiple sensors and some that could even be connected to your computer. If you happen to get a bad one contact the company. I've been very pleased with their customer service making them worth the few extra bucks you may have to pay.

 

I have a La Crosse in my coop that measures temp and humidity. I've had it for three years now and only changed batteries once. Works like a charm. Model# WS-8300U
ETA Link http://www.lacrossetechnology.com/8300/manual.pdf
Also, most of the duel units measure inside humidity, not outside. So make sure you read specs carefully.

 

I have the La Cross sensors too. Work great. I put the coop sensor in a ziplock to keep out the dust.

Imp