When customers ask us what are the most important features any chicken coop can have automatic doors are right at the top of the list.
Chicken coop door lock.
Buy at least two of the same gate latches.
The chicken door latch lock.
We used two of the stanley galvanized gate latches.
Predators like raccoons foxes owls even neighborhood dogs are known to attack backyard chickens at night or in plain daylight.
The 1st lock mount goes above to allow the door to be locked open.
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No need to buy more chickens because you forgot to lock the coop.
The second lock mount lines up so the door is securely kept shut.
Whether you live in town or out in the countryside the pullet shut automatic chicken door will make your life easier.
In fact it will pay for itself and keep saving you money for reasons like these.
You can purchase a metal door separately that s compatible with the unit.
This is another unit just a unit no door that controls a pre installed automatic chicken coop door but at 125 it s an easier to swallow price than the chickenguard.
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