Automatic Chicken Coop Door Opener for Your Existing Sliding Door
The ChickenGuard PRO automatic chicken coop door opener adds programmable operation to a compatible existing vertical sliding pop-hole door. Set the controller to open and close by time or outdoor light level, operate it manually when needed, or use DualSafe closing to combine light and time settings.
This listing includes the ChickenGuard PRO opener/controller, batteries, mounting screws, and instruction material. The coop door and runners are not included. If you need a complete door system, compare the ChickenGuard PRO opener with oak door kit and the ChickenGuard PRO self-locking door kit.
ChickenGuard PRO Features
- Four operating choices: Use the programmable timer, built-in light sensor, manual buttons, or DualSafe closing.
- Compatible with existing doors: Designed to lift a freely moving vertical sliding coop door weighing up to 4 lb (2 kg).
- Guided setup: The setup process walks you through establishing the door’s open and closed positions.
- Adjustable light operation: Select the light sensitivity and add a sensor delay from 0 to 60 minutes in five-minute increments.
- Outdoor-ready housing: ChickenGuard describes the PRO controller as weatherproof and rates it for operation from -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C).
- Flexible power: Run the opener on the four included AA alkaline batteries or a compatible external DC power supply sold separately.
- Easy local control: An LCD screen and large buttons make it straightforward to review settings and operate the door at the coop.
Timer, Light Sensor, Manual, and DualSafe Closing
Timer mode lets you choose regular opening and closing times for your flock. Light-sensor mode responds to the selected outdoor light level, which can reduce seasonal schedule adjustments. The controller’s buttons also let you open or close the door manually at any time. Learn more about choosing between automatic and manual chicken coop doors.
For closing, DualSafe can use both a selected light level and a preset latest closing time. The controller closes the door when the first of those two closing conditions is reached. This provides scheduling flexibility, but an automatic opener cannot confirm that every chicken has returned to the coop. Observe your flock’s routine and choose settings that allow all birds time to enter.
The ChickenGuard PRO is controlled at the unit itself. This model does not provide Wi-Fi or smartphone-app operation.
Compatible Door and Installation Requirements
The PRO is an opener for a compatible existing vertical sliding coop door. Before ordering, confirm that the door travels smoothly in its runners, can be lifted with the pull cord, and weighs no more than 4 lb (2 kg). Door size alone does not determine compatibility; weight, free movement, mounting space, and straight cord travel all matter.
- Controller face dimensions: Approximately 6.6 x 3.7 inches (16.7 x 9.3 cm)
- Maximum compatible door weight: 4 lb (2 kg)
- Door movement: Vertical sliding/pop-hole style
- Mounting position: Above the center of the door so the lifting cord travels vertically
Use a level when positioning the controller and door runners. After installation, confirm that the door moves freely through a complete opening and closing cycle without rubbing, catching, or pulling the cord sideways.
Guided Setup, Calibration, and Door Errors
The ChickenGuard PRO setup wizard guides you through selecting settings and establishing the door’s open and closed positions. This is a guided calibration process rather than an opener that independently learns every door installation.
If the door does not reach its expected closed position, the current PRO controller retries the closing operation at three-minute intervals, making up to five attempts over approximately 15 minutes. If the door still cannot close, the screen displays a door error so you can inspect the doorway, runners, lifting cord, and batteries.
Keep the door path clear of bedding, dirt, ice, and other obstructions. The retry behavior helps identify an incomplete close; it is not an instantaneous contact sensor or a substitute for regular flock observation.
Battery or External 9V DC Power
The ChickenGuard PRO operates on four AA alkaline batteries, which are included. A compatible external power supply may also be used and is sold separately. Current ChickenGuard instructions specify 9V DC, at least 1A, with a center-positive 2.1 x 5.5 mm connector.
Follow the current ChickenGuard instructions when changing power sources. Do not operate the controller from external DC power while alkaline or lithium AA batteries are installed.
Weather Range and Routine Care
ChickenGuard describes the PRO housing as weatherproof and specifies an operating range of -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C). Correct installation and a freely moving door remain essential in every season.
Check the lifting cord, door, runners, batteries, and selected schedule regularly. Remove accumulated bedding and debris, and clear snow or ice before it interferes with the door. Retest a complete opening and closing cycle after maintenance, battery replacement, or seasonal setting changes.
What’s Included
- ChickenGuard PRO controller with lifting cord
- Four AA alkaline batteries
- Four controller mounting screws
- Instruction and manufacturer warranty material
Not included: Coop door, door runners, and external DC power supply.
Manufacturer Warranty
The ChickenGuard PRO includes a two-year standard manufacturer warranty and is eligible for three-year coverage when registered with ChickenGuard within 90 days of purchase. Retain your purchase information and follow the current instructions for installation, operation, and troubleshooting. Review ChickenGuard manufacturer warranty terms.
