I’m recalling all those rainy, stormy nights when it was dark and I would be scrambling to find a flashlight and boots to go close the coop door. So that’s when we realized we needed a way for the chickens to get out and free roam whenever they wanted without us having to get up and let them out.Īnd the same goes for the evening. Same goes for the wintertime – no need to walk outside in the pouring rain or freezing cold (check out my post on how to winterize your chicken coop).Ī couple years ago we had a hen who was super loud when the sun came up, almost like a rooster. It’s pretty simple really: no more waking up at 5am to open the coop door, or going out at 10pm to close it in the summertime. But other times I’d really like some peace and quiet, or for them to just be safe without me having to help them.Īnd enter… the automatic coop door! Why You Need an Automatic Coop Door Sometimes I enjoy getting up early and letting the chickens out, or going out there and saying goodnight as I close the wooden coop door. But the one thing that I don’t love is how loud they can be when they’re waking up and they’re hungry. Sometimes my husband questions our ability to keep them in our own yard (we have neighbors) but I am confident in my ability to catch them, lol. The chickens are wandering all over the place. I love the birds chirping, the plants thriving, and the chickens finding all the worms in the backyard. PIN IT FOR LATER! Summer at the Homestead As an Amazon associate, I earn on qualifying purchases. This post contains affiliate links, which means I may make a small commission off items you buy at no extra cost to you. ![]() Learn how to set up the best automatic chicken coop door for your backyard ladies. Keeping the chickens safe and happy, without having to open and close their door every day, is a huge success in my book.
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