But I was undeterred.
It turns out my thesis was both rightandwrong.
Instead, I was only too happy to try out theSmart Coop.
Made of metal and pre-formed plastic, this wifi-enabled coop can be purchasedwithor without a run.
that give it far more functionality than your standard automatic coop door.
Additionally, the Smart Coop has two wifi enabled cameras that watch the run and the coop.
Or you’re able to watch them being little weirdoes (my IG stories are forever changed).
Unlike my chickens, I have ajob; I cant spend all day outside hanging with them.
The coop and run are built like a tank, its not going anywhere.
Coop has in app support and a community tab that will connect you to other chicken and duck owners.
Honestly, I was pretty impressed.
(It turns out chickenslovea breeze.)
It’s supremely satisfying every time.
I chucked anEve motion sensorinto the bottom of the chickens food dispenser.
(My deliveries of food areautomated via Chewyto arrive every few weeks.)
That said, what Iwantis for the chicks to crave is my approval.
The solution involves dispensing treats when they do what I want them to do.
For this, I turned to theSwitchbot bot.
I use it to activate a treat dispenser when my chickens peck a corresponding Switchbot button.
I hope all of this doesn’t suggest that I use smart tech to ignore my chickens.
I also use that time to double check all my systems and ensure everything is online and working.
Automating what I can has helped me actually enjoy managing my little flock.
