Stop Planning Your Morning Around the Chicken Coop Early mornings, cold weather and busy evenings can make opening and closing the coop by hand feel like one chore too many. Set your preferred opening and closing times and let the automatic coop door handle the daily routine for you. Set the schedule once. Check it on the LCD. Use manual controls whenever you need them. 📏 Check the Fit Before Ordering Visible Door Opening Approx. 8.3 in W × 10 in H (21.1 × 25.4 cm) Fixed Frame Size Approx. 9.6 in W × 13 in H (24.4 × 33 cm) Maximum Height When Fully Open Approx. 22.3 in (56.6 cm) Important: Please make sure there is approximately 22.3 in (56.6 cm) of vertical mounting space available when the door is fully open. Measure your coop entrance and make sure the 8.3 × 10 in opening is suitable for your birds before ordering. If you keep larger birds such as ducks or turkeys, compare their body size with the opening dimensions before purchase. One Less Daily Coop Chore Built to make your morning and evening routine more predictable without requiring you to manually open and close the coop door every day. ⏰ Set Your Own Opening & Closing Times Program separate opening and closing times using the 24-hour timer. Once your schedule is set, the door can automatically handle the routine each morning and evening. 🔋 Battery Powered — No Hardwiring Required The door operates using three AA alkaline batteries, so it does not need to be hardwired into your coop. Batteries are not included. 🐔 Built-In Obstruction Detection If an obstruction is detected while the door is closing, the mechanism stops instead of continuing downward. 📟 Automatic When You Want It. Manual When You Need It. Check the time and schedule on the LCD display, adjust your settings when needed, or manually open and close the door directly from the control panel. Simple Setup. Simple Daily Routine. Follow these four steps to check the fit, prepare the coop opening, secure the frame and set your daily schedule. 1. Measure the Opening Measure your coop entrance and confirm that the opening dimensions and available vertical mounting space are suitable before installation. 2. Prepare the Coop Opening Prepare the coop opening and mounting area before positioning the unit. Confirm the fit before making permanent cuts or holes. 3. Secure the Frame Position the unit over the opening and secure the frame to a suitable chicken coop surface using the included screws. 4. Insert Three AA Alkaline Batteries & Set the Timer Install three AA alkaline batteries in the battery compartment, then use the LCD control panel to set your preferred opening and closing times. Batteries are not included. Product Details Visible Opening Approx. 8.3 × 10 in (21.1 × 25.4 cm) Fixed Frame Size Approx. 9.6 in W × 13 in H (24.4 × 33 cm) Maximum Open Height Approx. 22.3 in (56.6 cm) Approx. Depth Approx. 2.0 in (5 cm) Material ABS + aluminum alloy; aluminum alloy door and frame Power 3 × AA alkaline batteries — not included Timer Programmable opening and closing times using a 24-hour clock Controls LCD display with automatic and manual open/close controls Obstruction Detection Stops the door when an obstruction is detected while closing Low-Battery Alert LCD display flashes when battery power is low Operating Temperature Approx. -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C) What’s Included ✓ Automatic Chicken Coop Door(s) in your selected pack size ✓ 8 installation screws per door ✓ AA batteries are not included Before You Order • Requires three AA alkaline batteries; batteries are not included. • Do not use carbon R6 batteries. • Visible door opening is approximately 8.3 × 10 in (21.1 × 25.4 cm). • Maximum required vertical space when fully open is approximately 22.3 in (56.6 cm). • Measure your coop entrance and available mounting space before ordering. • If you keep larger birds, confirm that the opening dimensions are suitable before purchase. Frequently Asked Questions Everything you need to know before installing your automatic coop door. Can I choose separate opening and closing times? Yes. The 24-hour timer allows you to program automatic opening and closing times for your daily coop routine. Can I open or close the door manually? Yes. In addition to the automatic schedule, the control panel includes manual open and close controls. What happens if something is under the door while it closes? The built-in obstruction detection system stops the door when an obstruction is detected during closing instead of continuing downward. Does the door need electricity or wiring? The door is powered by three AA alkaline batteries, so hardwiring is not required. Batteries are not included. How large is the actual door opening? The visible opening is approximately 8.3 in wide × 10 in high (21.1 × 25.4 cm). The fixed frame is approximately 9.6 in wide × 13 in high (24.4 × 33 cm). When fully open, the unit requires approximately 22.3 in (56.6 cm) of vertical space. Will this opening work for larger birds? Bird sizes can vary considerably. Please compare your birds with the approximately 8.3 × 10 in (21.1 × 25.4 cm) opening before ordering, especially if you keep larger birds such as ducks or turkeys. Is it made for outdoor chicken coops? Yes. The unit is intended for outdoor chicken coop use and uses an aluminum alloy door and frame. The operating temperature range is approximately -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C). Take One Daily Coop Chore Off Your List Set a predictable opening and closing schedule, keep manual control when you need it, and spend less time opening and closing the coop door by hand.