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Customize A Smart Coop Door That Opens on Your Schedule
The Smart Chicken Door
Smart protection made simple. Set the timer, and your coop manages itself—automatically opening and closing securely. The heavy‑duty door is engineered to withstand determined predators, keeping your flock safe night after night.
3 Steps to Customize Your Coop Door
Standard chicken Door
Our standard coop door, complete with an AC adapter and controller that allows you to set open/close times on your door.
Wifi Chicken Door
Similar to the standard door, but comes with a Wi-Fi controller that allows you to remotely control the door’s open/close times via an app.
AC Adapter (Default)
This adapter is the default power option included with the door. It plugs into a wall outlet and supplies safe, low-voltage power to your chicken door.
12 Volt Power Cord
Add an additional power option to your door. The 12-volt cord connects a 12-volt source—such as a solar battery box or adapter—to your chicken door.
3 FT Power Cord
The 3 ft power cord is a short cable that carries low-voltage power from the source (such as your AC adapter or 12V battery) to the chicken door/controller.
Solar Kit
The complete solar setup- The solar panel turns sunlight into electricity. The electricity feeds into the solar battery box, which contains a 12V battery and a charge controller.
Solar Panel
The solar panel is a flat panel that makes DC electricity when light hits it. It feeds that power into the solar battery box.
Solar Battery Box
The solar battery box stores and manages power, allowing the door to operate at any time.
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DIY Automatic Coop Door Openers
If you already have a coop door that needs an automatic coop door actuator, check out the DIY Automatic chicken coop door kits. We offer the coop door openers in three lengths to match your door or chicken size. Add solar, battery, and other features to make it really convenient.
Benefits of Automatic Chicken Coop Doors
Predator Proof
The heavy-duty Amish-made aluminum door with a strong polycarbonate cover creates a strong barrier between predators and your chickens.
Easy Installation
Install your automatic chicken coop door in 4 simple steps. We have created a DIY automatic chicken coop door installation page to make this process quick and easy.
Different Operating Modes
Timer, override, and manual modes allow you to control the door based on your schedule, so you never have to go out of your way.
Multiple Power Options
The door can be powered with 12-volt batteries or electric, depending on your preference. The automatic chicken coop door can also be upgraded to solar power for an additional cost.
Why Smart Chicken Doors?
Smart Chicken Doors is a division of our family-owned manufacturing company (Bird In Hand Pet Structures), which was founded in 2007 on a farm in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Bird in Hand Pet Structures is an Amish-run manufacturing company that builds chicken coops, dog kennels, dog kennel supplies, and automatic chicken doors.
Because of our experience with chicken coops, we understand the need and importance for an automatic chicken coop door that offers the proper options to make our lives easier. We believe that we have created the best chicken coop auto door on the market. We look forward to making your life easier and keeping your chickens safer.
Get an automatic door with wIFI for these convenient features
Cell Phone App
You can control and monitor your automatic chicken coop door from the comfort of your home, right from your cellphone. Our app will be portable with the WiFi unit.
Sunrise & Sunset Timers
Sunrise and sunset features are only available with the WiFi unit. Your automatic chicken coop door can be upgraded to a WiFi unit even after purchasing your auto coop door.