ChickenGuard - Set Up Guide 2019

[@dougiequick1]

I used a cheap electronic magnet a spring and a timer really super simple if you have power to your coop not self closing but we need to check the chickens a couple times a day anyway so this was a really good compromise for us ...the spring I used was just a screen door spring $3 at TS ...the door magnet was Amazon I think less than $15 and any timer with on and off will work ....All told it was less than $30 and foolproof! I set the timer to energize like at 5pm and turns off at sunrise time....we simply go down every night and make sure door is clear and just pull it closed so the magnet holds it then with the timer denergizes the spring yanks the door open! Cheap and simple! You could also use a 12v magnet and a battery and have a little solar charger to charge the battery ....worse case if the battery crapped out early the door simply opens as opposed to the fully automated doors which I would just stay closed ....a disaster if you are away on a weekend

[@tammygillettVictoryGarden]

I became part of the CG family today :)

[@Hulteke]

Hello! Great products, but is it not time for a app controlled door opener? ❤

[@rolandluth2098]

is there wifi in your garden?

[@Hulteke]

Yes sir!

[@Burnlem65]

what's lacking is instructions on mounting the door and cutting hole dimensions - what is the rough opening dimensions? also would be nice to have dimensions of the track itself - width&depth

[@monikah12345]

Why do none of the instructions include what size hole to cut in your coop?

[@petesmit33]

Now have 2 units and very happy with the product My only gripe is the Instructions are not great which is sadly all too common these days e.g. if I want to just change the closing time do I have to go through the whole setup process?? etc etc

[@fromdusktodawn509]

Can the programmer be set to open the door on alternating days? I would like to have my chickens eat grass and insects only three times a week since they would destroy the grass patch with daily access. Please advise

[@208Potato]

Save yourself the headache that comes with Chicken Guard. My Extreme model failed twice. Albeit the customer service is good, the product is bad. Failed motor after 5 months in service and the replacement motor only lasted five weeks.

[@goldengoat1737]

yea i was wondering about that it doesn't seem very robust.

[@brinco30]

Diameter of the tail line?....can use nylon or braid line?.thanks

[@alexmartin5358]

How to I recalibrate after a door jam situation. It's not responding to anything pushed on the front screen

[@playsportfun3356]

What is the expected battery life? 12 months, 18 months, 24 months? Roughly?

[@BethGrantDeRoos]

Anyway to make this compatible with solar?

[@whataworld369]

Does it have a sensor to prevent it from becoming a chicken guillotine??.. Some don't and you didn't mention this feature at all, If it does have a sensor

[@cavemanjoe7972]

I thought you could use a like and a comment. This appears to be a great product, especially for people just getting into keeping chickens while still working a regular job. After I look into availability, I'll gladly share, as well. If it isn't currently available, I'll gladly take on a distributor role over here. This is the first I've seen or heard of this product.

[@ChickenGuard]

Hi Joe, Thanks for your message. On this link (below) you'll find all the info about becoming a trade partner with us > www.chickenguard.com/trade/ Or you can email us at [e-mail] Once we have some details we can forward these to our American partner who would be very happy to welcome him as a new trade partner. How does that sound? Thanks, CG

[@frankbangnguyen6374]

Just bought the chickenguard extreme, but there is no silicone seal? Is this because it is a newer model?

[@Atvsrawsome]

Can I do solar? I'm sure I could but is there a certain way I have to do it as to not harm the opener.

[@josephvalenti734]

6 volts

[@RedBarron14]

Great product, quality equipment. Wish I could afford the extreme model or the new locking door. Pushing and pulling the 1kg limit on my door. Definately better than inferior closers out there on the market, Definately recommend.

[@jakeglasshagel9556]

I have a lux adj option on the menu but when setting the door settings it doesn't have the Lux option. I have the premium model

[@goldengoat1737]

The camera keeps panning off of the control unit while he giving instructions you. It's not showing what is on the screen while he is going through the options.

[@bettylovell173]

My old type Chicken Guard without Sensor has been working for years without problem, then the Friday night I noticed it were flashing ERROR, Then, Re-setup Timer. I did this but never understood why it happened in the first place. To be safe I thought I would add new batteries & reset it all up again. Sunday morning. Same thing happened & it was strangely Quiet. The timer Showed the error again and this time several Foxes wiped out all 7 of my Indian runner Ducks. Why was I getting this Error? twice now which has 2nd time around wiped out my ducks. am not happy and losing trust with the chicken Guard which I thought were a good product. your help centre says nothing of this error.?

[@jasonpage4432]

What I find most troublesome is no one has replied to this problem.

[@whataworld369]

That's awful !! Sorry to hear of your losses!!! I was planning on getting this, but after reading yours and others comments, I will NOT

[@bettylovell173]

The 2 pin connector that connects to the system before screwing back the front cover is to say the least, CRAP it gets loose over time & causes issues such as keeps popping off when replacing the front cover & gets looser over time. needs looking at.

[@ChickenGuard]

Hello Betty, really sorry to hear that - do you have an email address we can reach you on?

[@weirjwerijrweurhuewhr588]

How does the device know when to stop the motor? I don't see any reed switches or limit switches?

[@victoriahansen1057]

Hi, I bought the extreme 2 - have just tried to connect to main power, with the usb cable that came with the package when I bought it. BUT - when I try to go to the menu, it wants me to choose which model, and then to some other menu, that I have´nt seen before - why does it do this?

[@ChickenGuard]

Hi there Victoria, thanks for choosing ChickenGuard! Please contact us directly using our contact details on our website and we'll be able to talk you through any questions on the phone 😀

[@jasonpage4432]

Do you have a plug option for a 12v system available?

[@jasonpage4432]

Are the batteries arranged in parallel or in series?

[@jordyboy49]

I want this man to be my friend

[@danielorourke2677]

That made me laugh

[@MosaicHomestead]

The up and down doesn't work on the new model

[@albg3783]

Hace dos semanas que lo uso. Para cerrar la puerta del gallinero escogí el sensor de luz (LUX); pero lo hacía muy tarde, cuando el zorro ya puede empezar a atacar en la penumbra. Lo reprogramé para que se cierre al atardecer, con una luminancia de 199, la máxima que admite (algunos coches van sin luz, porque aún se puede ver). Llegó configurado en 80 lúmenes. Al mediodía, la lectura es de 253, cuando se nubla baja a 243. Hay un error grave en la programación del Chicken Guard: Abrir a una hora determinada. Sólo puedes escoger desde las 12 de la noche a las 11:59 de la mañana. Nuestras gallinas ponen hasta el mediodía (y pueden hacerlo fuera). Así que lo configué para que abriera a la 1 del mediodìa. Gracias al aviso de un cliente pude ver cómo se abría ¡a la 1 de la madrugada! Me apresuré a bajarlo manualmente. Se puede escoger entre el formato normal de 12 horas o el de 24, que es el que prefiero. Pero la hora de apertura está limitada a esas doce horas. No te informan de ello en las intrucciones y el zorro viene cuando menos te lo esperas. La solución que me dieron fue hacer que a las 11 sean ya las 13 horas. La configuración es compleja pero segura si sigues los pasos que te indica la guía y se confirman en la pantalla.

[@fooddude9921]

Poorly done video - missing too much information such as installation, dimensions, space needed from controller to door, etc. etc.

[@moshevilozny]

what is the phone support #? one from website never goes through. i own the product and have some set up questions. thx

[@ChickenGuard]

Hey there! Try our US number on 855 383 0430

[@warriorlink8612]

When calibrating, my down arrow doesn't work...

[@xcvsdxvsx]

Great product but you need to beef up the connection where the leads are soldered to the motor. Those could break loose so easily.

[@josephvalenti734]

Can I upgrade my ver 008p?

[@josephvalenti734]

Never mind it doesn’t work anymore it won’t go down the right button makes the display act crazy. Phone Number unreachable.

[@jwalker43081]

What are the dimensions of the track system, as far as height required for installation..

[@ChickenGuard]

www.chickenguard.co.uk/product/self-locking-door-kit/ Check out the dimensions for the self-locking door kit here!

[@jeybird6276]

I bought the extreme because I thought it had all the features and it says the sensor and lux are locked... I didnt realize there was an up charge for that on the top model.

[@ChickenGuard]

Really sorry to hear that the sensor is locked on your ChickenGuard Extreme, this should not be the case. However, feel rest assured as we can solve this quickly without you being charged any extra. Can you go to ‘Misc Setting’ then to ‘Unlock Sensor’ and your display should give you a 5 digit code, if you take a picture of the code and send it to [e-mail] we can get this unlocked for you. Sorry for the inconvenience. Regards, ChickenGuard

[@jeybird6276]

@@ChickenGuard wow, what a good company, thank you for the quick reply, I will do that today :)

[@ChickenGuard]

@@jeybird6276No worries, happy to help!

[@terrencegibbons3351]

This works better than sleepy joe biden