ChickenGuard PRO Automatic Coop Door Kit with Oak Runners

Complete Automatic Chicken Coop Door Kit

The ChickenGuard PRO Automatic Coop Door Kit combines a programmable opener with a classic vertical sliding door system. It is designed for chicken keepers who need the controller, aluminum door, and runners together rather than an opener for an existing door.

Set a regular schedule, use the outdoor light level, operate the door manually at the coop, or configure DualSafe closing. The included aluminum panel travels vertically in oak runners, creating a straightforward system that can be mounted to a suitable flat coop wall.

What’s Included

• ChickenGuard PRO opener/controller with lifting cord
• 12 x 16-inch laser-cut aluminum sliding door with a pre-drilled cord hole
• Two 24-inch oak runners
• Four AA batteries

Installation tools and any optional external power accessories are not included. Package contents can change, so compare the components received with the enclosed ChickenGuard instructions before installation.

Timer, Light-Sensor, Manual, and DualSafe Operation

Timer mode lets you select regular opening and closing times. Light-sensor mode responds to the outdoor light level you choose. Manual control lets you operate the door from the controller when needed. If you are deciding how much to automate, see our guide to automatic and manual chicken coop doors.

For closing, DualSafe can combine a selected light level with a preset latest closing time. The first closing condition reached controls the close cycle. This gives you a useful seasonal safeguard while keeping the daily settings under your control.

The controller is operated at the coop. This listing does not advertise Wi-Fi or smartphone-app control.

Aluminum Door and Oak Runner Specifications

• Door material: Laser-cut aluminum
• Door size: 12 inches wide x 16 inches tall
• Runner material: Natural oak
• Runner length: 24 inches each
• Door movement: Vertical sliding or pop-hole style
• PRO lift capacity: Up to 4 lb (2 kg) when the door moves freely

The aluminum panel is pre-drilled for the ChickenGuard lifting cord. Oak is a natural material, so color and grain vary. Inspect the runners periodically for swelling, wear, debris, or fasteners that could interfere with door travel. If you apply a finish, choose one suitable for exterior wood and follow its directions before installing the runners around poultry.

Coop Fit and Installation Requirements

Measure the coop opening and the available wall space before ordering. The door should overlap the opening when closed, and there must be enough unobstructed vertical space for the 16-inch panel to rise above it. The 24-inch runners also require a flat mounting area.

1. Position the oak runners vertically, parallel to one another, and wide enough for the aluminum panel to slide without binding.
2. Mount the ChickenGuard PRO above the center of the door so the lifting cord travels as straight as possible.
3. Follow the supplied setup instructions to establish the fully open and fully closed positions.
4. Test several complete cycles and confirm that the door does not rub, snag, twist, or pull the cord sideways.

A level installation and freely moving door are essential. Bedding, dirt, ice, warped wood, or misaligned runners can prevent a complete opening or closing cycle.

Battery Power and Controller Compatibility

The opener operates on four AA batteries, which are included. Some ChickenGuard PRO generations also accept a compatible external DC power supply. Because connector and power requirements can vary by controller generation, use only a supply specified by the label and instruction manual packaged with your unit. An external power supply and solar panel are not included with this oak-runner kit.

Routine Checks and Responsible Automatic Operation

Automatic operation simplifies the daily coop routine, but it does not confirm that every bird has entered or replace regular flock checks. Observe when your chickens normally return, allow adequate time before closing, and verify the selected timer or light settings after seasonal changes.

Keep the door path and bottom edge clear. Check the lifting cord, batteries, runners, fasteners, and door alignment regularly. Retest a full opening and closing cycle after maintenance, battery replacement, a power change, or severe weather.

Classic Oak-Runner Kit vs. Self-Locking Kit

This product uses a classic aluminum panel in oak runners. It is not the ChickenGuard self-locking door kit and should not be described as self-locking or as providing guaranteed predator security. For shoppers who already have a compatible vertical sliding door, the opener-only ChickenGuard PRO is the more appropriate configuration. For shoppers who want additional resistance to lifting, compare the separate ChickenGuard self-locking kit.

ChickenGuard PRO Oak Door Kit FAQs

What comes with this automatic chicken coop door kit?

The bundle includes the ChickenGuard PRO opener/controller with lifting cord, a 12 x 16-inch laser-cut aluminum sliding door, two 24-inch oak runners, and four AA batteries. Installation tools, an external power supply, and a solar panel are not included.

How large is the included chicken coop door?

The aluminum panel measures 12 inches wide by 16 inches tall. It should overlap the coop opening when closed, so measure the opening rather than assuming a 12 x 16-inch opening will provide enough overlap.

How can the ChickenGuard PRO open and close the door?

You can use programmed timer settings, selectable outdoor light levels, manual control at the unit, or DualSafe closing. DualSafe can combine a light setting with a preset latest closing time, with the first closing condition reached controlling the close cycle.

Is this the ChickenGuard self-locking door kit?

No. This product uses a classic aluminum sliding panel in oak runners. It does not include ChickenGuard’s separate self-locking door. Choose the self-locking kit if additional resistance to lifting is an important requirement for your coop.

How is the automatic door opener powered?

The included ChickenGuard PRO operates on four AA batteries. Some PRO controller generations also accept compatible external DC power, but connector and power requirements vary. Follow the label and instruction manual supplied with your controller before connecting optional external power.

Will this automatic chicken door kit fit my coop?

It requires a flat vertical mounting surface, space for two 24-inch runners, enough clearance for the 16-inch panel to rise above the opening, and a straight lifting-cord path to the centered controller. Confirm the aluminum panel will overlap the opening when closed.

How should I choose the opening and closing settings?

Observe when every bird in your flock normally leaves and returns to the coop, then allow sufficient time in the selected timer or light settings. Automatic operation cannot confirm that every chicken is inside, so recheck the schedule after seasonal daylight changes.

What routine maintenance does the oak-runner door need?

Keep bedding, dirt, ice, and other debris out of the door path. Check the lifting cord, batteries, runners, fasteners, and door alignment regularly. Test a complete opening and closing cycle after cleaning, maintenance, battery replacement, power changes, or severe weather.