{"id":5002,"date":"2012-06-20T15:46:21","date_gmt":"2012-06-20T22:46:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/davenaves.com\/blog\/?p=5002"},"modified":"2025-07-22T21:51:31","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T04:51:31","slug":"arduino-chicken-coop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/davenaves.com\/blog\/interests-projects\/chickens\/arduino-chicken-coop\/","title":{"rendered":"Arduino Chicken Coop"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Chicken Coop Controller<\/h4>\n
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Arduino Chicken Coop Controller<\/p><\/div>\n

This would be the brains of the entire system, encased in a simple plastic organizer with the dividers removed. It’s set within a UL approved metal electrical housing, which is nestled within the El Pollo Palace Network Operations Center or “E.P.P.N.O.C.” =) When I started the coop, I knew I wanted it to be technically advanced beyond reason, but I didn\u2019t really want it to *look* too high tech, (at least not from the exterior) but not too \u201ccountry\u201d either. So I just went for it and I\u2019m pretty happy with the results.
\nClick for details ><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Automatic Chicken Coop Door<\/h4>\n
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Auto chicken door<\/p><\/div>\n

I wanted a small door to open automatically (via Arduino \/ time of day) to the outside world. Doing this would relieve us from worrying if the chickens were safe at night and to be able to… Click for details ><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Chicken Nesting Box<\/h4>\n
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Chicken Coop Nesting Box<\/p><\/div>\n

Chicken Coop Nesting Box Door Hinge Detail | closeup of the hinge *before* being covered by a cedar 1\u00d73 \u2013 note: the opening is about 1 1\/4? behind the reveal…<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Coop Interior<\/h4>\n
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Chicken Coop Interior Vents (rear)<\/p><\/div>\n

Even though the dimension were already established, given that I used a used dog house, I wanted to give the chickens a few places to hop around and roost. I\u2019ve seen other coops that just have a single roost and maybe that\u2019s fine, but… Click for details ><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Automatic Chicken Watering System(s)<\/h4>\n
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Chicken Coop Automatic Watering System – Poultry Cups<\/p><\/div>\n

I thought long and hard about what I wanted to do to keep the babies in fresh water. So after extensive research, I found that the \u201cwatering cups\u201d would be the best bet… Click for details ><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The Chicken Coop Heater(s)<\/p><\/div>\n

The Automatic Chicken Coop Heater is actually pretty simple:
\nEssentially 2 lights (1 halogen and 1 florescent bulb) triggered on an off by temperatures.
\nThere are 2 different systems:Click for details ><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

The Chicken Coop Cooling System<\/h4>\n

details coming soon…<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Chicken Web Cam<\/h4>\n
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Live Chicken Cam in Auburn CA<\/p><\/div>\n

I wanted to be able to check on the girls in the coop, especially when we’re away. Having a web-enabled camera allowed just for that (ok, and maybe I went a bit overboard with the servo-driven sweeping pattern of the camera… but hey, I couldn’t see them all with such a tight shot. Click for details ><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Predator Motion Detector Alarm & Deterrent for Chickens<\/h4>\n
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Predator PIR Motion Detector Alarm & Deterrent for Chickens<\/p><\/div>\n

Click for details ><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

The Coop Run<\/h4>\n

details coming soon…<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

The Exterior Run<\/h4>\n

details coming soon…<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

(Semi) Automatic Chicken Feeder<\/h4>\n
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Automatic Chicken Feeder (top view detail)<\/p><\/div>\n

Based on what others I had seen, I created this from 3″ ABS pipe. I already had most of the materials, except the cap and threaded plug, which I bought for under $5 at the Habitat for Humanity Restore… Click for details ><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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