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Function
Chickens do not have to be locked up in their chicken coop at night, unless there are predators in the vicinity or foul weather ahead. The door of the chicken coop keeps them safe from nocturnal predators such as cats, dogs, raccoons, coyotes and foxes and also shelters them from wind and rain.
Features
Chicken coop doors come in a variety of sizes, shapes and latches. There are both manual doors and automated doors that either operate on timers or light sensors. They also range from latch closures to sliding doors.
Considerations
It is important to be aware that even in seemingly safe residential areas, there are nocturnal predators who would like to make your chickens a late night snack.