The hands-on homesteaders at Mason Dixon Acres wire and install a homemade automatic chicken coop door opener to save time ...

Expert DIYer April Wilkerson builds a DIY automatic chicken coop door that opens and closes on schedule, saving time and effort. Trump administration announces major passport rule change Downed jets ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Caring for chickens can be fun and rewarding, but anyone with a couple of hens knows that it also ...

Keeping chickens in predator-prone areas demands serious fortifications, but even the most robust coop can become a hassle without automation. That’s where [lcamtuf] steps in with his Chicken Squisher ...

This interesting design is the winner of our contest! The inventive system requires a simple mechanism and a counterweight which are connected to the roost, making the chickens' weight do the work.