# Automated Solar-Powered Chicken Houses This Chicken Caravan Automatically Opens and Closes Itself By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-12-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-caravan References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/solar-powered-chicken-caravan-opens-in-the-morning-and-closes-after-sunset/) & [amazing-designers-holiday-on-the-wonderful-island-of-gotland](https://www.amazing-designers-holiday-on-the-wonderful-island-of-gotland.com) This chicken caravan has been designed by Designers on Holiday (DOH) for The Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano, California as an automated solution that would help to streamline care for farmers. The caravan [sits on wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-well-cabin-offmo) for easy movement between locations and features a [solar sensor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-door-lock) that will automatically open the [side panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorized-window-shades) during the daylight hours. The panels will close upon sunset, which will provide farmers with peace of mind that predators will be kept at bay. The chicken caravan boasts a comfortable design for feathered inhabitants and quite the modern aesthetic on the exterior to make it an ultra-modern addition to a pasture. The unit comes as part of the modernization of farming equipment and the integration of smart functionalities to streamline farmer protocol. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Automated Farming Equipment:** Designing and manufacturing automated farming equipment will help farmers streamline their care process. - **Smart Integration in Farming:** Integrating smart functionalities in farming equipment will make it easier for farmers to manage their farms. - **Renewable Energy in Agriculture:** Incorporating renewable energy sources like solar power in agricultural equipment will lead to more sustainable farming practices. ### Where This Applies - **Agriculture Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of designing and producing automated farming equipment. - **Renewable Energy:** Renewable energy companies can enter the agricultural market by providing sustainable energy solutions for farming equipment and processes. - **Smart Technology:** Companies specializing in smart technology can develop and introduce new smart functionalities in farming equipment to improve efficiency and productivity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Automated Coop Doors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/run-chicken-model-t50.md) - [Smart-Designed Chicken Coops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartdesigned-chicken-coops.md) - [Smart Backyard Chicken Coops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-smart-coop.md) - [Giant Chicken-Like Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heir-and-a-spare.md) - [Tech-Driven Poultry Equipment Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hatching-time.md) - [Solar-Powered Pop-Up Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-offgrid-cabin.md) - [Smart Indoor Farming Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-farming-ai-robots.md) - [Adaptive Outdoor Living Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karoo-adventure.md) - [Traditional Japanese Chicken Coops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niwatorigoya.md)