• RoostGuard automatic chicken coop door with built-in timer, black aluminum unit with the RoostGuard shield badge on the motor cap, studio view
  • RoostGuard T1 Timer Door: closes at dusk every night. Aluminum door, batteries included, free US shipping, 30-day returns
  • Coop at dusk without an automatic door, a raccoon at the open pop hole, and with the RoostGuard door closed
  • Sound familiar: rushing home before dark, forgetting the latch, needing a sitter, getting up at dawn
  • RoostGuard T1 compared with a typical plastic coop door: aluminum panel, stops and reverses, batteries included, 30-day returns
  • RoostGuard automatic coop door on a timer: open at dawn and closed at dusk on the open and close times you set, runs on 3 AA batteries with no wiring
  • RoostGuard coop door anti-pinch safety: the door stops and reverses if a bird is in the way, then closes when clear
  • Install in four steps: measure 22.3 in of wall, mount, set your times, done
  • RoostGuard coop door dimensions: 8.3 x 10 in opening, 9.6 x 13 in frame, 22.3 in clearance needed because the panel slides up
  • What to expect: day 1 mounted, first evenings hens learn the door, week 2 routine runs, every night after
  • RoostGuard coop door control head with timer and manual modes, about 6 months on 3 AA batteries, no app needed
  • RoostGuard aluminum coop door in snow, rated -15 to 140 F with a sealed weatherproof control head
  • In the box: RoostGuard door unit, mounting screws, instructions and 3 AA batteries, included
  • 30-day returns, free US shipping and support within 24 hours
1 14

Automatic Coop Door

Automatic Chicken Coop Door with Timer, Predator-Proof Aluminum | RoostGuard T1

Automatic Chicken Coop Door with Timer, Predator-Proof Aluminum | RoostGuard T1

$109.95 USD
$119.95 USD $109.95 USD
Sale Sold out
Taxes included. Shipping calculated at checkout.

Order today, arrives as early as in 5 days

Free US shipping | Delivery in 5-8 business days | 30-day returns

  • Door opening 8.3 x 10 in. Measure your pop-hole and the wall above it before you order, the full numbers are in the specifications below.
  • Installs in about 10 minutes. One self-contained unit, a screwdriver and the included hardware are all you need.
  • 30 days to send it back. If it does not fit your coop or you change your mind, we take it back.

Your coop closes on time. Every night. Whether you remember or not.

Raccoons and foxes do not take nights off. One forgotten latch is all they need. The RoostGuard automatic door removes human error from your evening routine: set the built-in timer once, and the aluminum door closes at dusk and opens again in the morning, day after day.

  • Set it once, sleep in forever. The timer is built into the unit itself, no extra remote, no app required. Program it directly on the door.
  • Aluminum door and frame. The door panel and the frame it runs in are aluminum alloy, not plastic, built to resist prying paws and beaks. The control head above them sits in a sealed weatherproof housing.
  • It stops for the bird. The door closes slowly, and anti-pinch detection reverses it if it meets resistance on the way down instead of pushing through.
  • Batteries in the box. Three AA batteries come with the door and last roughly six months. No wiring, no outlet near the coop, no solar panel to position.

Specifications

Control Programmable timer, built into the unit (open and close times set by you)
Safety Slow close with anti-pinch detection, the door reverses if it meets resistance
Door opening 8.3 x 10 in (21.1 x 25.4 cm)
Frame size 9.6 x 13 in (24.4 x 33 cm)
Clearance needed 22.3 in (56.6 cm) total height, because the door panel slides upward when it opens
Construction Aluminum alloy door panel and frame, weatherproof plastic control head
Power 3 x AA batteries, included, roughly 6 months per set
Color Black
Model RG-DOOR-001
In the box Door unit, 3 AA batteries, mounting hardware, instructions


Before you order: Measure the full height, not just the frame. The frame is 13 in tall, but the door panel slides upward when it opens, so you need 22.3 in of clear flat wall above the floor of the opening. When you replace the batteries, use alkaline rather than carbon zinc, they hold up far better in the cold. In timer mode, reset the open and close times a few times per season as daylight shifts.

Will it fit my coop?

Three numbers decide it. The door opening your birds walk through is 8.3 x 10 in (21.1 x 25.4 cm). The frame around it is 9.6 x 13 in (24.4 x 33 cm) and mounts flat on the coop wall. And the one people miss: the door panel slides upward when it opens, so you need 22.3 in (56.6 cm) of clear flat wall measured from the floor of the opening. Check that height before anything else. If it does not fit, our 30-day return policy has you covered.

How is it powered?

Three AA batteries, included in the box, and a set lasts roughly six months. There is no wiring, no outlet needed near the coop and no solar panel to position. When you replace them, use alkaline batteries rather than carbon zinc, they hold up far better in the cold.

Shipping and returns

Free shipping on every US order, no minimum. Orders are processed within 1 business day and delivered in 5 to 8 business days, with tracking sent to your email. Returns: you have 30 days, contact us first at support@roostguard.store and we will send you the return address and instructions within 24 hours.

How hard is the installation?

The frame mounts flat on the coop wall around your pop-hole opening. You need a screwdriver and about 10 minutes. Mounting hardware, batteries and instructions are included.

What if a hen stands in the doorway?

The door closes slowly and has anti-pinch detection: if the panel meets resistance on the way down, it reverses and travels back up instead of pushing through, then tries again once the opening is clear. As with every coop door, we still recommend checking that your flock is inside during the first evenings while your hens learn the new routine.

Do I need to adjust it through the year?

Yes, a few times per season. This model is timer-controlled, so as daylight shifts you reprogram the open and close times directly on the unit. It takes a few steps and the instructions walk you through it. If you would rather the door adjust itself, our solar model has a light sensor mode that does this for you.

About RoostGuard

RoostGuard builds its range for backyard poultry keepers across the United States. Every product is made to our specifications by our manufacturing partners, and we stand behind every number on this page. Every US order ships free with tracking, and you have thirty days to return anything. More on our About page. Our support team answers at support@roostguard.store within 24 hours.

View full details
  • 5 stars: 21 (84%)
  • 4 stars: 4 (16%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
R
R. West
works

opens 6:30 closes around 8. Adjusted twice since spring.

N
Noah Robinson
Ok so far

Had one jam when straw got in the track. Cleaned it out and it's been fine since.

J
J. Parker
Happy with purchase

No more going out at dusk. Aluminum feels much stronger than the plastic door I had before.

A
Amy Dixon

Measure teh wall above your pop hole. The door slides UP so you need clearance.

C
Cliff Green
Works great

Set the timer once and left it. Hens figured out the routine in a few days.

P
Phil
Recommended

No app, no wifi, just a timer on teh unit. Exactly what I wanted.

A
Amy Foster

Wish the opening was a little wider for my Orpington but she manages.

G
Gabe Bailey
Good quality

Aluminum frame doesn't flex. Mounted solid on a plywood wall.

J
Jeff Long
No issues yet

Four months on the original batteries still.

B
B. Hernandez

Easy install

K
Karen Wright
quiet enough

Birds don't freak when it moves. Been running about 3 months.

J
Jake Stevens
Set and forget

Pretty much. Set the times and walk away.

b
blake webb
as expected

Battery powered which is what I needed, coop has almost no sun for a solar panel.

E
E. Hernandez
Timer is basic

You have to change the open/close times a few times a year when the days get longer. Not hard but worth knowing.

K
Karen Wells
Morning problem solved

I leave for work early. Door opens on schedule and teh flock is already out.

W
Wayne Edwards

Good door

C
Craig Turner
Peace of mind

Raccoons were testing our old latch. This closes every night whether we remember or not.

B
Brad Campbell
Worth it

Not fancy but it works every day. That's all I needed.

M
Mason Cooper

Use alkaline batteries. The cheap ones die fast in the cold.

d
dale Rodriguez

Fine

L
Logan Garcia

Does the job

B
Brad R.

Instructions were clear. Screws in the box. Had to trim my opening a bit to fit.

D
Derek Dixon
Very good

Slow close is nice. Less chance of catching a bird.

S
S. Porter

Happy buyer

G
Gabe Gibson

Installed in about 20 min. Anti-pinch worked when one of the hens stood in the doorway.

More from RoostGuard

Complete your coop

Keeper guides

View all
1 3
View all