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ChickenGuard Clock Stuck on AM? Here’s How to Switch It to PM
If your ChickenGuard clock looks stuck on AM, the fix is simpler than a reset. In 12-hour mode, AM and PM change as you cycle the hour value past 12.
Quick answer
While setting the hour, keep pressing the up button past 12. When the hour wraps back to 1, ChickenGuard automatically changes AM to PM. You do not need a separate AM/PM menu.
Why there is no separate AM/PM switch
ChickenGuard’s 12-hour clock treats AM and PM as part of the hour cycle. That is why you may not see a separate toggle.
1. Enter the time-setting screen
Open the clock or time setting for your model and select the hour value.
2. Keep advancing past 12
Continue pressing the up control. After 12, the hour returns to 1 and the AM/PM indicator changes automatically.
3. Set the minutes and save
After the correct hour and AM/PM state are shown, set the minutes and exit normally.
4. Recheck timer schedules
If the clock was wrong, any fixed opening and closing times may also have been wrong by 12 hours. Verify both schedules before leaving the coop.
5. Consider 24-hour format if you prefer it
If your model supports changing clock format, 24-hour time removes AM/PM ambiguity entirely.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to factory reset the ChickenGuard clock?
No. For this specific issue, the manufacturer says to keep cycling the hour past 12.
Can a wrong AM/PM setting make the door open at night?
Yes, if you use fixed timer mode and the programmed time is 12 hours off.
Sources checked
We checked ChickenGuard’s current “Clock is stuck on AM” setup guidance.