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ChickenGuard automatic coop door openers: Standard, Premium with a self-locking door kit, PRO Solar and the Blue AIO solar bundle, compared by trigger, power and lift capacity as listed.

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What ChickenGuard makes

ChickenGuard is a UK maker of automatic chicken coop door openers. Most models lift a vertical door on a cord, so you can fit them to an existing pop hole or use ChickenGuard's door kits. In our catalogue:

  • Standard: a battery, timer-only opener with auto-stop. It runs an existing door; the door is not included.
  • Premium with self-locking door kit: LCD screen, timer and adjustable light sensor, a self-locking pop-hole door, and a listed lift capacity of 1 kg (2.2 lb).
  • PRO Solar kit: light sensor and timer, a solar panel with four rechargeable NiMH batteries and a 9.8 ft cable, a 2 kg (4.4 lb) lift capacity and a listed low of -4°F.
  • Blue AIO bundle: an all-in-one solar door with a powder-coated anti-lift aluminum door, timer, light sensor, manual and DualSafe modes, and auto-stop with retry.

Who ChickenGuard suits

ChickenGuard suits keepers who want to automate the coop they already have, since the openers can lift many existing doors within the listed weight. The self-locking and anti-lift doors add a layer against raccoons prying the door up. Solar models suit coops far from an outlet. Whichever model, set closing time well after sunset or use the light sensor so late hens are not shut out, and keep the door track free of ice.

A coop camera, like the Wyze above, lets you check that everyone is in before the door closes.

Alternatives from other brands

The Omlet Autodoor is a battery door with its own sliding panel; Run-Chicken's T50 adds Bluetooth app control; JVR and Brinsea ChickSafe are other light-sensor options.

Read the ChickenGuard review, ChickenGuard vs Omlet Autodoor, Run-Chicken vs ChickenGuard and best automatic coop doors.

ChickenGuard: questions

What is the difference between ChickenGuard Premium and PRO?
Per the listings, Premium lifts doors up to 1 kg on batteries; PRO lifts up to 2 kg and the kit here adds a solar panel with rechargeable batteries and a listed low of -4°F.
Does ChickenGuard Standard have a light sensor?
The Standard listed here is timer-only, with auto-stop.
Does ChickenGuard come with a door?
The Premium kit includes a self-locking door, and the Blue AIO bundle includes an anti-lift aluminum door. The Standard runs your existing door.
Does ChickenGuard need Wi-Fi?
No. The models here run on timers and light sensors without Wi-Fi.