Recent content by Peepthis541

If its the same pack I got, I was advised to use 1 level tablespoon per gallon. 3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon, so I divided 128 oz (1 gallon) by 6 for half teaspoon measured dose batch, which mixes into 21 oz of water. I have a blender with a 20 oz mark, so I just hit a bit above that mark and put...

I like how because of some dumb human error that leads to dead or injured chickens, people go on a opossum and/or raccoon killing rampage. Just secure your chickens and if the predators get them, it is your own **** fault. Don't take it out on the poor animal that is just doing its natural...

#1 is great, though the problem you mention is legit and makes me think it is subject to failure. #2 is awesome. I like the implementation of the light sensor to trigger the window actuator. A solid build.

Quote: My coop I am finishing actually is 4' off the ground, and yes, I do not underestimate the cunning and physical abilities of a predator like the raccoon. My coop is built on 4x4s, but I imagine one could use those dog collar cones or some similar design to keep coons from climbing up...

I have worked on a number of automatic opening and closing coop door designs. I just completed my latest version when I had an idea that has nothing to do with a door as security from a predator. In fact, theoretically, you could have no coop door. Imagine coop that is raised up a few feet. And...

I love that Oops paint!

One of my 2 "1st generation" hens suddenly began displaying very strange behavior last week. She was not following the flock and off on her own while grazing outside their enclosure. Usually if the flock of 5 hens + 1 rooster split up, it is usually by age, where the two youngest hens and...

Not very close up, but another pic of the brown one. I didn't know "EE" was an acronym or term for Americaunas.

The other Ameracauna is the brown one in the third pic with the black tail feathers.

I was hoping a more experienced person could help me try to identify whether my young ones are in fact female or male. They are about 16 weeks. Only 3 out of the original 6 have made it this far. Originally I got 3 Ameracaunas and 3 Buff Orpingtons. Now, I have 2 Ameracaunas, and 1 Buff. I am...

More pics of the auto door and new coop. The opened plexiglass door from the outside. View of the new coop closest to the house. This is where they enter. There is a horizontal flap window above the door, mostly for us to look in, but also for access if necessary. There are two 12v computer...

I thought I'd start a new thread about my latest auto door design. The electronics concept is still the same, but I redesigned the door to work on a threaded rod. As usual, I employ recycled and salvaged materials in all my designs. A lot of times, it actually affects the design. But I was happy...

I had been using two timers at first, but then realized that only one was necessary. Basically, the timer decides when to activate the relay, which switches the polarity of the motor. I discovered only one was necessary after setting up my third door. I've done 4 setups now, all using the same...

Nice work Chris. I went through similar steps and equipment to make my door. My latest is a guillotine style door like yours. I found it was more secure than a top hinged door. I like your use of the electric screw driver. I found a low rpm (30) motor on ebay and paid 5 bucks more including...