How to use the online alarm clock
Finishing up and heading outside at 7:58 am gives you a clear cue to release the hens after sunrise. The alarm falls just before 8:00 am, so it can mark the moment to leave what you are doing, collect the coop key and head straight into the yard without letting another task distract you.
Let the hens’ surroundings guide the sound you select. A gentle tone suits a quiet kitchen when other people are still asleep, while a more persistent signal makes sense if running water, a radio or breakfast preparation could mask the first notes. Set the volume where it will be heard from your finishing point. If the browser page is closed or the phone or computer goes to sleep, the hens may remain inside because this alarm cannot sound under those conditions.
Crossing the yard soon after sunrise can mean meeting damp air, particularly after rain or a cool British night. Moisture may have settled on paving, timber steps and the coop latch, so a dry cloth by the door is useful for grip and for wiping the fastening. A light outer layer also helps when the air at 7:58 am feels cooler than it did indoors, even if the morning is expected to brighten later.
Common questions
What happens if my laptop goes to sleep before 7:58 am?
The tab sleeps along with it and the alarm will not sound on time, if at all. If you are relying on it, change the power settings so the machine stays awake, or keep a phone alarm running as well.
Do I need an account or an app?
Neither. Choose a time and a sound, press Start, and it runs in this browser tab. Nothing is downloaded, nothing is registered, and closing the page leaves nothing behind on the device.
Can I change the sound?
Yes, there is a short list of tones to pick from before you press Start. Softer sounds are easy to sleep through, so a firmer bell tends to be the safer choice for anything early in the morning.
Will it still be right when the clocks change?
Yes. It reads your device's local clock, so the move between GMT and BST at the end of March and October is picked up automatically, as long as the computer's date, time and time zone are set correctly.
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