Why Do I Need An Automatic Chicken Coop Door?
Why Do I Need an Automatic Chicken Coop Door?
An automatic chicken coop door is a great way to keep your birds safe from predators at night without needing to operate the device yourself. You will need to open the coop very early every day, even in winter, so your chickens can stretch their legs and get some air. Leave it open during the day so the chickens can come and go as they please, but when it gets dark, chickens become blind and paralyzed, so they are easy prey. You will need to make sure all chickens are in the coop, and the door is closed when it gets dark.
An automatic door will take all of the efforts out of it by opening and closing the door at the appropriate time.
Further, if chickens are not let out of the coop they will begin to pickup bad habits such as fighting with one another, eating their own eggs, throwing feed on the ground, pooping in their water. To help prevent this agitation and promote a healthier coop it is essential to let your chickens out of the coop everyday for exercise and fresh air.