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Thank you for qualifying that, it's good you have the engineering background, that will be a help....it's just when you say 'far cheeper' I have to really wonder if that's gonna work for most people. As for pretty, who cares, I don't...you prob didn't see my before pic so all I care about is effective and durability. I'm just saying that if i had to buy everything, and have my husband program it and machine it together...it wouldn't save a dime. :-)
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On the clock timer - yes, I did mean that I change the time on the clock timer so that it opens in the morning a couple hours after dawn.  I don't have to change it that often.

 

On getting your own motor, they're available several places...even most of the folks that sell the doors sell them separately if you want to buy one.  Here are a few places:

 

http://www.add-a-motor.com/Model%20D20%20Motor%20for%20Chicken%20Coop%20Doors.htm

 

http://www.automaticchickencoopdoor.com/door-motor/

 

I've seen them other places as well...
 

Do Not Wait to Honor and Learn from Those Who Have Experience.  Then, in Turn, Pass it To Others Because....

"When an Elder Dies, a Library Burns to the Ground"  (Old African Saying)

 

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Do Not Wait to Honor and Learn from Those Who Have Experience.  Then, in Turn, Pass it To Others Because....

"When an Elder Dies, a Library Burns to the Ground"  (Old African Saying)

 

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We got the Pullet Shut door, it's working great. Now I can get some extra sleep each morning. smile.png

 

Four Columbian Wyandotte hens, and a charming young roo who's growing fast.
My Chickens Page                  Fowlies Bregère - our coop additon                Little Chicken Wagon


 

 

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Four Columbian Wyandotte hens, and a charming young roo who's growing fast.
My Chickens Page                  Fowlies Bregère - our coop additon                Little Chicken Wagon


 

 

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