FlockGate ™
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How It Works
How It Works
- Mount the aluminum frame to your existing coop opening with the four included screws (screwdriver only, no electrician).
- Drop in three AA batteries and the LCD lights up for first-time programming.
- Set your open and close times on the 24-hour clock — adjust by ten minutes any time the sun shifts.
- The pressure-sensing reverse engages every closing cycle; if a hen is underneath, it stops within 0.5 seconds and retries after a brief pause.
- Use the manual override button any time you want to open or close the door yourself without reprogramming.
- Check the battery icon every six months; replacement takes under a minute with no tools.
What's Included
What's Included
- FlockGate aluminum slider door with motor housing
- 24-hour LCD timer control panel with manual override button
- Three AA alkaline batteries (pre-installed for testing)
- Mounting hardware kit: four stainless screws plus wall anchors
- Quick-start card with timer programming walkthrough
- Owner's manual with install diagrams and seasonal adjustment chart
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
We offer free shipping for all orders. Once your item/s is dispatched,
the estimated delivery time is:
- USA: 2-9 business days
- UK: 5-13 business days
- Australia: 5-13 business days
- Canada: 2-12 business days
- Europe: 5-13 business days
You have 90 days to return your product for a full refund.
FlockGate
Built From The Failures Of Every Cheap Coop Door Before It
Pressure-Sensing Auto-Reverse
Closing motor reads resistance every cycle. If a hen is in the threshold, the door stops within 0.5 seconds and retries.
Powder-Coated Aluminum Slider
Aluminum frame, not plastic. Vertical slide means a raccoon cannot pry the bottom edge once the door is fully seated.
AA Batteries, No Outlet Needed
Three AAs run the motor and clock for six to nine months. No extension cord across the lawn, no solar panel that quits in cloudy weeks.
IP45 Splash-Resistant Housing
Motor housing shrugs off rain, sleet, and hose-down cleanings. IP45 means splash-resistant on every face for real backyard storms.
What our 17,000+ Customers say
Based On Real and Honest Experiences
FlockGate ended three years of dawn anxiety. We lost two birds to a raccoon after our old Amazon timer quit at four months, so I checked the LCD like a paranoid person for a week. It has not missed a close since.
Bought FlockGate for the weekend mornings. My daughters feed the flock at 8 AM now instead of 5:30, and it has not missed an open in four months straight. The LCD reads clear at dusk without a headlamp.
Expected FlockGate to die at the first cold snap like the last plastic timer did. It handled a full PNW winter with zero jams, and the aluminum frame still slides clean after the worst of February.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does install actually take?
How long does install actually take?
About ten minutes for most rack-type coops, with a screwdriver. The frame uses four screws into wood or pre-drilled metal. No wiring, no electrician. The longest part is reading the timer card before you set your first open and close times.
Will it work without Wi-Fi or a smartphone app?
Will it work without Wi-Fi or a smartphone app?
Yes. FlockGate has a physical LCD panel and three buttons — that is the entire interface. No app, no router, no account. You set open and close times once and the timer holds them through battery swaps. Manual override is a single button press.
What happens if a hen is standing in the doorway when it closes?
What happens if a hen is standing in the doorway when it closes?
The pressure-sensing motor reads resistance and stops within 0.5 seconds. The door pauses, retries after a brief wait, and only fully closes when the threshold is clear. This is the safety story behind the horror reviews of cheap timer-only doors.
Does it really hold up in cold weather and rain?
Does it really hold up in cold weather and rain?
Yes. Aluminum frame and IP45 housing rated for splash and rain on every face. Tested through a full Vermont winter with zero jams, no gear failures on ice or in deep cold.
How long do the AA batteries last in real use?
How long do the AA batteries last in real use?
Roughly six to nine months on three alkaline AAs under one open and one close cycle per day. Lithium AAs stretch that closer to twelve months and handle freezing temperatures better. The LCD shows a low-battery icon weeks before the motor cuts out.
Is FlockGate worth it over the cheap Amazon coop door?
Is FlockGate worth it over the cheap Amazon coop door?
Cheap timer doors average four to six months before the motor or sensor fails, often mid-winter when it matters most. FlockGate's aluminum slider and pressure-reverse are built for the failures those reviews describe, not just the sunny days.
Can I adjust the times as the seasons change?
Can I adjust the times as the seasons change?
Yes. The 24-hour timer is reprogrammable in one-minute increments. Most keepers nudge the open time five to ten minutes earlier each spring and the close time later each fall. Settings hold through battery changes, so you never start from scratch.
What if I need to open or close the door right now without changing the schedule?
What if I need to open or close the door right now without changing the schedule?
Press the manual override button on the LCD panel. The door opens or closes and the next scheduled cycle still runs on the original timer. You never have to reprogram the clock to let a late bird in or close up early before a storm.