- Timer Version (Chicken)

I loved the turkey coop door right from the beginning. It is extra large - which is perfect for turkeys and geese. It is very sturdy. Instead of a string, a sturdy metal arm is moving the door up and down. The descriptions are very clear and it was extremely easy to install and program the time. The door worked right away as it is supposed to. Unexpectedly, two weeks later the door did not open - i was in disbelieve and contacted JVR right away - the instructions how to contact JVR are written very clearly on the timer. It was a weekend night, but within a few hours i received a response. The technician asked for details and within minutes he diagnosed the problem, and it was clear that the problem lies in the powersupply. I went back to the coop and noticed that rats had chewed through the powersupply cable! It was a very easy fix and the door works again. The technician send me great suggestions how to protect the cable from rats so this won't happen again. So, my advice to users is that you make sure that the cable coming from the power supply is protected against rats. I can imagine that it is not easy to avoid that rats get into a chicken coop - but it is easy to protect the wires. If you encounter similar problems - don't worry - the tech team from JVR will reply very quickly and will be very helpful. I can highly recommend this product - it works fantastic and it is easy to install and big enough for turkeys and geese.

Considerably more robust than competitors. This is primarily metal, others are plastic. Love the fact that it is plug in and NOT solar or battery powered. Previous two solar powered units were complete failures due to limited hours of direct sun exposure through the trees. Very robust actuator & drive road assembly. Seemed easy to assemble and install, pretty clear written instructions are provided although they also provide quick set up pics/instructions, that imo, leave out too much info. I’ll update if it changes to anything other than what I’ve experienced so far. Operates well, safety mech works great so no one will get trapped in door, but honestly it moves so slowly the bird would have to try to get themselves stuck. It is very quiet and opens nice and slow so won’t startle or scare birds. The controller is in a nicely assembled weather proof outdoor box that will protect the electronics nicely.

Purchased the JVR- HM40G automatic chicken coop door. Looks proffessional. Hubby installed it without any issues. I was able to program the timer without issues. operation of the door opening and closing is perfect, smooth ,quiet. Sent question to support and received a quick reply about the anti pinch sensor, it is actually built in and works great,no additional wires .I tested the door closing with a full 16oz water bottle laying on its side within the doorway and the door worked perfectly and retreated back up quickly and gently. Highly recommend your purchase.

We purchased this JVR automatic chicken coop door in May. We were in need of a dependable automatic door because we were going on a short trip. We originally had bought the popular battery operated automatic door offered on Amazon but had to return it because it only worked intermittently. The JVR door has consistently opened and shut for our hens since day one of installation in May. We went on a week vacation in June and had someone get the eggs and check on the chickens. We were very pleased that the door did its job. We feel this is because the electric worm gear used in the JVR door is a much superior design in comparison to the plastic gear of the battery operated coop doors that are sold. The weatherproof case proved to do the job of protecting the the timer mechanism from getting wet and even though we have had a few power outages from storms it keep the set open and close times. The instructions for assembly and installation were clear and concise. The only negative is it took a few attempts to set the timer for open and shut times after reading the instructions. I would have given it 5 stars if it wasn't for the struggle I had with setting the open and shut time. But I am very pleased that it has worked everyday since installation so I will give it 4 stars.

I paid more for this coop door than other options on Amazon because I wanted something reliable, with a controller that could be mounted conveniently by the man door of the coop while the automatic door itself was mounted inside so it wouldn’t ruin the exterior appearance of my coop. I was tired of dealing with cheap automatic doors that constantly had reliability problems and recurring issues, which had previously resulted in losing poultry to predators. I also specifically chose this manual version because I did not want yet another app on my phone or to deal with future problems involving software bugs or unsupported apps. Unfortunately, my experience with this one has also been disappointing. The cable between the controller and the door is only about 3 feet long, which severely limits mounting options. The controller itself also feels very fragile. The connectors can pop out with even slight side pressure, and the wires seem delicate enough that you have to be extremely careful during installation and mounting with such a short cord. For anyone needing a longer cable, the power/output connectors between the door and controller use a 5.5mm x 2.5mm DC barrel connection, so compatible extension cables can be purchased separately. I think the power side is a different size but have not confirmed that with JVR. We had previously read that the connectors were a different size, which led us to order cables that did not fit. Customer service responses were polite and read like AI wrote them but the timing on replacement parts has been frustrating. Responses typically take about a day, and replacement parts ship from China. That means when something fails on a brand-new, expensive coop door, you can end up waiting weeks for parts while manually going outside every day to lock up your poultry. In my case, the replacement process started 10 days ago, and the part has already been sitting at a mainland China international airport for the past 3 days. In the meantime, I’ve had to find people to lock up my poultry on nights when I get home late and delay leaving for work in the mornings so they are not let out too early to avoid night time predators. Overall, the product has not lived up to the premium price.

I’ve had my door since Aug 2021. It’s been extremely reliable and has made my routine with my chickens so much smoother. This year in 2025/2026 we had a very extremely cold winter. I had a slight issue from the cold snap. I had emailed the team at JVR. They provided excellent support and troubleshooting. Our issue was shortly resolved. After 5 years from purchase it’s still the best product on our coop. I prefer this over other doors I came across in my research because of the sense of control I had with setting my own timer for opening & closing. I love that the sensory also provides safety precautions as well.

Installing the door was really easy. After taking the time to read the instructions, the control unit was easy to program. The unit is well built and should last a long time. With just the way it is built I would recommend it. A plus is that parts can be replaced if they go bad. I’ve had two other brands that did not last a year and no support and no repair parts.

OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERIVCE!!! door stopped working after almost 4 years. Even though product was out of warranty JVR helped me find the correct AC adapter to make the unit work. (Less than $8 on Amazon) Works perfectly now! Very nice, polite and knowledgable staff. I would definately purchase from JVR again. Door opener was originally purchased in 2022.