Coop TenderĀ® Internet WiFi Enabled Automatic Chicken Coop Door is a fusion of advanced energy efficient micro-controller electronic technology and time-honored precision hand craftsmanship.
The Coop TenderĀ® Internet WiFi Chicken Coop Door delivers unrivaled functionality, efficiency and durability.
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Input Voltage |
85 - 264 Volts AC (Electric Operation) 12 - 19 Volts DC (Solar Operation) |
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AC Power consumption |
1 Watt |
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DC Power Consumption (idle) |
40mA @ 12VDC |
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DC Power Consumption (power save mode) |
20mA @ 12VDC |
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DC Power Consumption (chicken door opening or closing) |
150mA-300mA @ 12VDC |
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Max Charging Power |
600mA |
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Coop Cutout |
13 1/2 inches wide x 26 1/2 inches high |
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Coop Door Opening |
10 inches wide x 10 inches high |
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Drive mechanism |
Solid steelĀ worm / screw drive |
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DC motor |
12 Volts |
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Door opening time |
~1 minute |
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Door closing time |
~1 minuteĀ |
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Operating temperature |
-20 to +185 ā |
All U.S bound and international orders ship via FedEx,Ā UPS or United States Postal Service (U.S.P.S.). Ā
Orders ship within 5 business days. If you have an urgent need,Ā please contact us. We will do our best to accommodate.
The UPS delivery map below shows how many days your automatic chicken door order will take to be deliveredĀ after it isĀ shipped.
Transit days may increase during peak holiday seasons.
We reserve the right to cancel any order if actual shipping charges become unreasonable to ship your order.Ā Ā You will be notified if this should occur.
We are not responsible for incorrect addresses or extra charges that may occur from changing an address after your order has shipped. If you provided an incorrect address at checkout or request an address change after your order has shipped, you will be responsible for any additional charges which may be incurred to reroute your order.
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Coop TenderĀ®Ā productsĀ backed by a 1-year manufacturer's limited warranty. Ā Any defect in material or workmanship will be repaired or replaced.Ā
Products are manufactured and tested to the highest quality standards by Coop TenderĀ®. This Limited Warranty offered byĀ Coop TenderĀ® covers defects in material or workmanship. Only consumers purchasing products from authorized retailers or resellers or through the Coop TenderĀ® website may obtain coverage under our limited warranties.Ā
Coop TenderĀ® warrants products against defects in material or workmanship as follows:
Coop TenderĀ®. will replace at no charge for parts only or, at its option, replace any product or part of the product that proves defective because of improper workmanship and/or material, under normal installation, use, service and maintenance.Ā Ā
Warranty period is 1 year from the documented date of purchase.Ā
Warranty does not cover any problem that is caused by:
Limited warranty is void if a product is returned with removed, damaged or tampered labels or any alterations.Ā
Coop TenderĀ® will not provide any warranty coverage unless claims are made in compliance with all terms of the controlling warranty statement included with your product and you follow proper return procedure. To request warranty service, you will need to provide:
When warranty service is completed, any repaired or replacement product or part will be returned to you postage prepaid.Ā
To obtain an RMA# prior to filing a warranty repair claim, please contact us via e-mail with a description of the problem.Ā We may be able to assist with a solution without the need for repair and shipping costs.Ā
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER. Coop TenderĀ® NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON TO CREATE FOR IT ANY OTHER OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PRODUCT.Ā
Coop TenderĀ® SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY).Ā
The laws of the State of Pennsylvania, USA, govern our warranties. It gives you specific legal rights, and youĀ may also have other rights that vary from state to state. Our warranties do not affect any additional rights consumers have under laws in their jurisdictions governing the sale of consumer goods. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the limitations or exclusions in our warranty statements may not apply.Ā You may be required by law to give us a reasonable opportunity to correct or cure any failure to comply before you can bring any action in court against us under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act.
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The Real-time Coop Door Status DisplayĀ cycles through key information and displays it in an easy to read format:
Programming Mode:
Display screen provides the interface for controlling and programming your doorĀ with the keypad.Ā
Press a number toĀ activate the Coop Tender Menu. Press [2]-Up, [8]-Down, [6]-Select and [4]-BackĀ to navigate the keypad menu.
When programming a setting, numbers are used for numerical input.Ā Ā
Pressing [#] or entering programming mode will turn on the display backlight to enhance readability, especially at night.
Coop Tender Keypad Menu flow diagram:
Programmable Digital Freeze Protect:Ā Door staysĀ closed on those winter days when it isĀ dangerously cold out. Ā Freeze Protect may be configured to keep the door closed based on any temperature and may be disabled if desired. Ā
Pre-programmed to keep door closed if temperature is below 20 degrees Fahrenheit (-7 degrees Celsius).
Programmable DawnĀ / Dusk delays: allow fine tuning automatic door operationĀ in Dusk to Dawn mode.Comes pre-programmed with a 10 minute Dusk Delay to give your chickens a little more time to get into the coop to roost before closing.Ā If you have a chicken which stays out a little later, you can increase the delay to accommodate her.Ā Ā
If you know that you have a nighttime predator, or a dog which is outĀ soonĀ after dawn, you can program a Dawn Delay to delay door opening in the morning for any number of minutes to help keep your chickens safe.
Programmable Door Operation: Choose from 3 modes of operation:
Door comes pre-programmed to operate in Dusk to Dawn door operation.Ā The digital micro-controller reads Daylight Value fromĀ a light sensor located above the keypad and uses the information along with the programmed settings to determine when to open and close the coop door.
A real time digital clock keeps time for Scheduled Operation.Ā A CR2032 battery is installedĀ to maintain the date and time when power is not available, ensuring that your door still operates based on the correct time after power is restored.
Connecting the Coop TenderĀ® Internet WiFi Radio Module to your door takes coop management to the next level.
Monitor and Control your door from anywhere in the world with a web browser and Internet connection
Program Door Control settings - great for changing open and close times if you are using a time based schedule
View key door metric charts
Ā Ā Ā Ambient Light
Ā Ā Ā Door Status
Ā Ā Ā Temperature
Ā Ā Ā Battery Charge
Real time coop door status
Ā Ā Ā Door Status
Ā Ā Ā Coop Temperature
Ā Ā Ā Door Control Mode
Receive SMS and email alerts
Ā Ā Ā Door status changes (Opening, open, closing and closed)
Ā Ā Ā Battery voltage warnings
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CheckĀ Door Status, Temperature and Door Operation Mode - Remotely Control your doors with the press of a button.
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Control your door and send programming updates with user friendly screens (consistentĀ across all devices):
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A Cloud Service Subscription is required for each Internet Wi-Fi Module which operates on the Coop TenderĀ® IoT (Internet of Things) network infrastructure.
First year is free with the purchase of an Internet Wi-Fi Module and any automatic chicken door bundle which includes an Internet Wi-Fi Module.
After the first year, cost is $20 / year.
Our coop door controllerĀ is designed to be highly energy efficient, permitting operation by using solar power from the sun.
At its core, Coop Tender Auto Coop Door runs on 12 Volts DC.Ā Our door controllers come standard capable of running from standard household AC electricity, or from a 12 Volt DC power source.
An AC to DC power converter is built into our coop door controllers which converts your AC electricity to DC voltage.Ā The AC power consumption is highly efficient at 1 Watt. DC power consumption is less than 50 milliAmps at 12 volts DC.
Battery Backup: Install a 12 Volt 5 Amp-hour SLA DC Battery in the door controller - should electric power fail, the battery will run your door for about 5 days, until your electricity is restored.
A battery chargerĀ / maintainer is built into our coop door controllers. When AC power is restored, the backup battery is recharged.Ā
Solar Operation: Connecting a solar panel allows for Coop Door operation without AC electricity. A solar panel combined withĀ a 5 Amp-hour SLAĀ backup battery above will operate your door without AC electricity.Ā The solar panel will provide power even in low-light situations until full sunlight is available.Ā ThreeĀ toĀ four hours of sunlight per day is sufficient to charge and maintain the battery during solar door operation.
[semi-technical] DC power consumption is highly efficient at less than 50 milliamps.Ā If system voltage gets low, the door controller will go into power save mode which utilizes about 20 milliamps, preserving power until enough sunlight is available to recharge.
On the outside:Ā Coop TenderĀ® Automatic Chicken Doors are solid and durable to last many years
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Input Voltage |
85 - 264 Volts AC (Electric Operation) 12 - 19 Volts DC (Solar Operation) |
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AC Power consumption |
1 Watt |
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DC Power Consumption (idle) |
40mA @ 12VDC |
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DC Power Consumption (power save mode) |
20mA @ 12VDC |
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DC Power Consumption (chicken door opening or closing) |
150mA-300mA @ 12VDC |
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Max Charging Power |
600mA |
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Drive mechanism |
Solid steelĀ worm / screw drive |
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DC Gearmotor |
12-24 Volts 4.8 in-lbs torque 90 RPM |
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Door opening time |
~1 to 4 minutes |
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Door closing time |
~1 to 4 minutes |
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Operating temperature |
-20 to +185 ā |
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Large |
Extra Large |
Certified Humane |
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Small Chicken Breeds: Bantams |
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All Standard Chicken Breeds |
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Large Chickens: Brahma, Jersey Giants, Cochin, etc. |
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Ducks |
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Turkeys (up to 20 lbs) |
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Large Turkeys, Peacocks, and other large birds. |
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Whether you are raising poultry for eggs or meat, there are costs involved. Ā On average, it costs up to $25 per month to raise one chicken2. Ā Annualized, that becomes up toĀ $300 to raise and feed one chicken for one year. Ā If you feed your poultry organically, then your costs could be even higher.
If a predator should happen to get to your flock, losing a single chicken has a negative financial impact. Ā Hopefully it is not a raccoon who gets your chickens - they tend to wastefully destroy the entire flock. Ā
ForgettingĀ or neglectingĀ to close the chicken coop door just one night will provide an open invitation to all of your night-time predators. Ā Coop Tender automatic chicken door easily pays for itself by keeping all of your poultry safely locked in the coop each night.
Coop TenderĀ® always remembers to open and close your coop door - keeping your poultry investment safe and secure.
Imagine collecting free-range chicken eggs or raising free-range poultry for meat without the need to open and close the coop door every day.
Coop TenderĀ can be installedĀ in almost any chicken coop.
Simple installationĀ Screw the unit to your existing coop door opening or cutout and turn it on.
Anyone who raises free-range chickens knows the challenges of predators, especially at night when your hens are roosting.
Most importantly, Coop TenderĀ® is Predator Proof.Ā Have peace of mindĀ knowing that your hens are safe at night.Ā The automatic chicken door mechanism cannot be opened by raccoons, cougars, bobcats, mink, coyotes, opossums, skunks or any other nighttime predator. Bears can't even open the coop door!
Predators are the #1 cause of free-range chicken mortality.Ā A recent study by the University of Minnesota shows that nearly 80% of all cause-specific losses of chickens are directly related to predators 1. Thatās more than diseases, external parasites and mismanagement.Ā Anyone who has lost chickens to predators can tell you how emotional it is, especially if you hatched and raised the chicks yourself.Ā You certainly develop a bond with them.
Imagine safe, happy hens with no need to open and close the chicken door each day!Ā Your hens will be happy and will love you even more...Ā They will be out at dawn when the choicest insects, bugs and worms are out.Ā Your chickens would love to be the āearly birdā. At the end of the day, after returning to the coop to roost, your hens will feel safe because Coop Tender is keeping the predators out.
You'll have more time to do the things that you want:
...all with peace of mind that your chickens are safely closed in the coop at night.
Coop Tender Automatic Chicken Coop Door was designed from the ground-up to ensure worry-free automatic chicken door operation with features that allow you to take full control of your chicken door.
Our Automatic Chicken Coop Door uses the same micro-controller automation technology driving thousands of devices spanning home, business and industrial applications. Ā
We avoided what our research uncovered as a relatively weak point in many other chicken coop door designs. Ā Of all the components which are likely to fail, drive mechanisms using pulleys and string or cable exhibited relatively high failure rates. Ā We believe in the concept of keeping it simple. Ā Our coop door drive mechanism consists of a high torque, low power permanent magnet gear motor attached to a custom manufactured 5/8 inch solid steel Acme threaded worm / screw drive. Ā This, in turn is connected directly to the door. Ā There is only one moving part to automatically open and close the coop door, eliminating multiple, potential failure points.
We also avoided the second most prominent weak point in many other chicken door designs, mechanical timers. Ā Our system is digitally driven with electronic components certified to temperatures from -20Ā° F to Ā 185Ā° F. Ā Coop Tender will continue to operate your door when others fail due to sub-freezing temperatures.
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We're a big fan of humanely treated livestock. 1% of all proceeds are donated to Certified Humane Raised & HandledĀ 
80% of the cost goes directly to parts and labor. Ā About 18% goes to business expenses such as marketing, utilities and supplies.
Below you should see a chart which illustratesĀ how the average cost (price) of one of our automatic chicken coop doors is allocated. Ā
We could easily charge more for our door if financial gain was our motive. We simply wish to offer our product at a highly competitive price so that our customers may benefit from our work with advancedĀ automation and Internet technology.
Parts are the greatest portion of the price.Ā Each one of ourĀ coop door openers has over 200 individual parts. Over 150Ā of those parts are electronics related.Ā We purchase our coop door parts in volume so we payĀ a lower price.Ā We pass those savings directly to our customers.
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The Coop TenderĀ® System provides the ultimate in comfort and safety for your poultry livestock. Ā The Coop TenderĀ® System modules are driven by the Coop Tender Internet Wi-Fi Module. Ā
The Coop TenderĀ® System includes three modules:
Each module may be added to your coop system at any time.Ā Start with the Internet Wi-Fi module which is necessaryĀ in order to add the Accessory Controller or Predator Motion detector.
All system components may be monitored and controlled from anywhere in the world with an Internet connection and browser in the Coop Tender Universal Web Appā¢.
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View Print and Download Owner Manuals online:
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BibliographyĀ
*"Zeitgeist Mission Statement." TZM -. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 July 2015.
1Alfred, B., P.L. M. Msoffe, F. F. Kajuna, D. Bunn, A. P. Muhairwa, and CJ Cardona. "Causes of Losses in Free-range Local Chickens following Control of Newcastle Disease in Three Villages in Morogoro, Tanzania."Ā Causes of Losses in Free-range Local Chickens following Control of Newcastle Disease in Three Villages in Morogoro, Tanzania. University of Minnesota, USA, 1 July 2012. Web. 17 Aug. 2014.2"How Much Does It Cost to Raise Backyard Chickens?"Ā BackYard Chickens. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 Dec. 2014.
ā ā ā ā āGame Changer!!! This door and all the accessories were expertly designed and worth every penny. The installation was easy and setup was a breeze. My chickens needed zero training. I have the door set to open at dawn and close 30 minutes after sunset. Works flawlessly every single time.
D. Morrison
Connecticut
ā ā ā ā āWell designed and well built. - This is a high quality item. It is well thought out, including for diverse situations, and easily installed. The wooden door and frame are excellently fabricated. The auger (instead of gravity/cable) is dependable, and electronics are really thorough. Donāt be afraid of the menu/options. All choices are confirmed by a cycling review. Excellent and speedy tech support. I recommend incl. battery back-up.
C Beckley
New York
ā ā ā ā āAmazing Chicken Door, Best Around. This is our second purchase of the automatic chicken coop door and we are just as happy as we were with the first one. We love these doors and the customer service is amazing. The quality of the door is better than we have seen in others and the "extras" that you can add is far more than any other company offers.
K. Newsom
Colorado
ā ā ā ā āGreat Chicken Door! Well worth the $$$$. Takes away the worry of your chickens being safely closed in at night. The WiFi feature also lets us control the unit when out of town which is awesome as well. Highly recommend.
D. Hodgdon
ā ā ā ā āEasy Installation! I am typically not the best at putting things together, BUT I was amazed how easily I was able to install the Coop Tender automatic door. I did it myself and LOVE my new door. Wish I had purchased it years ago.
T. Gordon
California
ā ā ā ā āWorks well and easy to install. Very happy with the purchase as the door works very well, was easy to install, and is fairly easy to operate. Worth spending the extra money relative to cheaper alternatives. I didnĆ¢ā¬ā¢t realize nice an automatic door would be. The extra money spent for a reliable product is worth the peace of mind.
M. Moechnig
ā ā ā ā āHighly recommend - The CoopTender is a very well built door and does everything I could want. I have tested many different scenarios and it has worked flawlessly. The main reason that I bought it was for the wifi feature for times we need to be away from the Homestead and that alone is worth it.
D. Page
Georgia
Automate your Coop
WiFi Chicken Coop Door
Remotely control, monitor and program your coop door from anywhere in the world with an Internet connection and browser.
Energy Efficient
Harness the Sun
No need for AC electricity in your chicken coop. Our highly efficient chicken door controller will operate from battery. A built-in charge controller will charge and maintain battery voltage with a 10 Watt or larger solar panel.
Extra Large Opening
Automatic Turkey Door
Ensure the safety of your larger poultry breeds such as turkeys with our Extra Large opening Automatic Turkey Door.
Automatic Chicken Coop Door
Certified Humane
21" wide x 18" high opening provides humane access to pasture for your commercial operation.
Enjoy the ease and protection of an automatic chicken coop door for your Certified Humane pasture or free-range chicken operation. Upgrade your chicken coop with the convenience and security of an automatic door designed for Certified Humane pasture or free-range operations.
Coop TenderĀ® Certified Humane Automatic Chicken Coop Door offers a 21" wide x 18" high opening, allowing simultaneous entry and exit for multiple chickens. The size is endorsed by Humane Farm Animal Care for Certified Humane certification.
With our advanced technology coop door controller you can rest assured that your poultry investment is protected from nighttime predators looking to enter the roosting facility. Our coop door controller utilizes cutting-edge technology to safeguard your valuable poultry from nocturnal threats seeking access to the roosting area.
The Internet Wi-Fi connectivity option provides remote monitoring, control and programming from anywhere in the world with an Internet connection and browser. Utilizing the Internet Wi-Fi connectivity feature allows for seamless monitoring, control, and programming of your coop door(s) from anywhere globally.
The type of poultry which roosts in your coop can determine the size opening required. Below is a chart which will help to determine the best opening size for your flock. Refer to the chart provided to ensure you select the correct opening size based on the type of poultry in your flock.
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Small Chicken Breeds: Ameraucana, Bantams, Buttercup, Cochin, Dominique, Icelandic, Polish, Silkie, etc. |
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Average Size Chicken Breeds: Austerlorp, Barnvelder, Buckeye, Catalana, Delaware, Legbar, Langshan, Leghorn, Marans, New Hampshire, Orpington, Plymouth Rock, Rhode Island, Sex Link, Wyandotte, etc. |
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