Make your own automatic chicken door install#

This makes the door easier to install on coops that don’t have much space between the coop opening and the roof. It differs in many ways from other doors on the market because it opens and closes like a sliding door, from left to right or vice versa. Omlet only has one chicken coop door on the market, available in two colors.

Self-diagnosis mode: the door detects problems and shows a message on the screen.Versatile: can be installed in different ways and can be attached to your own door.Different from most other coop doors as the controller and door can be bought separately.Can be operated manually, on a timer, or light sensor (Premium & Extreme).Your chickens won’t get hurt if the door closes while they’re blocking the door. Here are some good reasons to buy a ChickenGuard door: Best FeaturesĬhickenGuard is a well-known manufacturer of chicken coop openers and doors. ChickenGuard Extreme: Premium unit + extra powerful motor + built to endure extreme weatherĬhickenGuard used to have an eco-model, but it isn’t available anymore.ChickenGuard Premium: Basic unit + an adjustable light sensor.

ChickenGuard Standard: Basic unit door opener with only timer function, no light sensor.

The Standard and Premium models are versatile enough for most chicken keepers, but to ensure you make the right choice, we’ll shortly pinpoint the differences between these models. ChickenGuard Opener SeriesĬhickenGuard sells three different versions of their door opener: Standard, Premium, and Extreme. We installed the default ChickenGuard door, made from sturdy plastic & aluminum. If you want to do this, ensure you know the weight of the coop door so you know which version to purchase.

What’s unique about ChickenGuard is that you can buy the door opener separately to attach it to your own chicken coop door. The ChickenGuard Coop Door Opener: the motor unit opening and closing the doorįirst, you install the door then, you attach the motor.The ChickenGuard Coop Door: the actual door.The ChickenGuard door and opener come in two packages: It took us about 1.5 hours to mount the door and opener and to install the settings. It took some time to understand all the steps that needed to be taken. Overall, the installation was relatively easy, although the instructions were not always that obvious. We’ll address all three versions and their differences. The ‘Standard’ ChickenGuard chicken coop door and opener are versatile enough for most people, but there are also ‘Premium’ and ‘Extreme’ versions available, with different features. Compared to some of its competitors, the door has an elegant and discreet design. The door is a guillotine-style aluminum gate that slides smoothly and is guided by two plastic runners. We took their doors to the test to ensure this favorite brand meets up to the standards. You can order the door opener separately to attach the opener to your own chicken coop door or both the door and opener.ĬhickenGuard is one of many chicken keepers’ go-to brands for chicken coop doors worldwide. To accommodate a wide range of poultry flocks, ChickenGuard ships automatic chicken coop door openers with timers, light sensors, and door openers for heavy doors and extreme weather conditions. The ChickenGuard chicken coop door is our favorite ‘All-purpose’ door because of its versatility.

Make your own automatic chicken door