TIL a $25 automatic coop door opener was the best money I ever spent.

I got tired of rushing home before dark to close the coop, so I bought a basic timer model online. It cost about $25 and took maybe 20 minutes to install on my wooden coop door. Now it opens at dawn and closes at dusk, and my girls are perfectly safe even if I'm running late. Has anyone else found a reliable brand for these that holds up in heavy rain?

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nina_hall12d ago

Understand completely, that nightly dash to close the coop was such a source of stress for me too. I've been using a simple timer model for three winters now and it still works fine in the rain. Just make sure you seal any little gaps where the cord goes into the motor housing with silicone to keep the moisture out. It really does give you peace of mind knowing the flock is secure on its own schedule.

finley52412d ago

Wish I had your foresight, @nina_hall. My first timer died a sad, damp death because I forgot the silicone step. Now I check those seals like my chickens check for treats.