Mother Hen™

What are Mother Hen’s™ components?

Mother Hen™ is a complete, modular system — everything you need in one $599 starter kit. Add-ons expand coverage. No subscriptions. No surprises.

Starter Kit — $599 (Everything Included)

Component	Description	Qty	Image
Door Plate + Motor Assembly	Bolt-on replacement door with integrated limit switch, motor, and mounting hardware. Replaces your old chicken door.	1
Walter Cellular Controller	ESP32-S3 + LTE-M/NB-IoT + GNSS. Built-in global cellular. Antenna included. Rated -4°F to 113°F.	1
The Egg (Indoor Alert Beacon)	Wi-Fi egg with green/blue/red LED + loud squawker. QR code on bottom for setup.	1
BTS-MP1 Human Door Sensor	Magnetic open/close + temperature sensor. 4-screw install. Add up to 4+ per coop.	1
Power & Mounting Kit	2 USB cables, 6 bolts, antenna, screws for sensor, quick-start guide.	1

Add-Ons & Accessories (Optional)

Add-On	Purpose	Price (Est.)	Image
Extra The Egg	Place in bedroom, garage, neighbor’s house. Up to 16 total.	$49
Extra BTS-MP1 Sensor	Monitor additional human doors (kids, feed room, etc.).	$39
Mini-Egg (In-Coop Light)	Visual status inside coop. Powered by Controller. Under evaluation.	TBD
Wi-Fi Controller (Future)	ESP32-S3 only. For coops with strong 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. No cellular.	$399 (est.)

Behind the Scenes: The Invisible Components

• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  Cloud brain: sunrise/sunset math, alert logic, SMS delivery, data logging. No local app needed after setup.
• Mother Hen™ Mobile App (iOS/Android)
  Free. Used only for setup and optional monitoring. Bluetooth pairing. Alert customization.
  

What’s NOT Included (You Supply)

• Power Source — Any 5V USB (wall plug, battery, solar)
• Wi-Fi for The Egg — 2.4 GHz only
• Tools — Drill, screwdriver, level

Starter Kit Unboxing — What You Get

(Prototype — final packaging may vary)

One box. One hour. Lifetime protection.

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