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Welcome to the coop wiki!
I created this 'program' to automate my chicken coop. I learn by doing and by reading other peoples work, so if something looks familiar, it probably is. I try to credit everyone on my sources page but if you think I'm missing something/someone, please let me know.
Coop door automatically opens at sunrise and closes at sunset or a specified time after sunset, this enables all your hens to make it in time. My hens always come in 10-15 minutes after sunset
My coop is closed because we live in a urban area, therefore they need light to roost and find their nesting boxes and food. The light turns on at sunrise and is turned of as the coop door closes.
Make sure the hens don't come out before you want them, since there can still be predators around or your neighbours (or you) might still be sleeping
Make sure the hens keep on laying by adding a minimum amount of light-time to the coop light
Turn on/off ventilation depending on the temperature/humidity