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Updated our coop and added double automatic pop doors:)

post #1 of 4
6/25/12 at 4:42pm
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We've been pretty busy over the last few days trying to finish updating the coop. DH and I have been working on this coop for about 3+ years a little bit here..a little bit there when we've had the time and hopefully we're done...for now LOL.

DH finished the automatic pop doors on both sides. Now the doors open and close on a timer celebrate.gif We also stained it to help protect the wood. Both doors work off the same motor and it's really easy to adjust the timer to the changing day length. We're waiting for a new solar charger to come to hook up to the battery.

 

 

 

Here's a link to how the autodoors work.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MKZInfIZGo&feature=youtube_gdata_player

 

Pics of the coop newly stained:) It's a "double coop" that can house two flocks.

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Edited by tls_ranch - 6/25/12 at 4:46pm

TLS RANCH home to Barnevelders and Blue Double-Laced Barnevelders.
 


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post #2 of 4
6/25/12 at 5:15pm

looks good.  I like the stained fence to match too.   I'm thinking of using a solar panel to hook up for lighting "just in case" it might be needed after dark, but haven't had the time to really price one that would be sufficient.   I'd also like the automatic doors, but don't think that will be a possibility.  I've already spent alot more than I should have and intended to.

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post #3 of 4
6/26/12 at 12:35pm

nice coop, what kind of chickens do you have?

Proud owner of 27 Black Australorps, one Polish, and 5 Rhode Island Reds!

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Proud owner of 27 Black Australorps, one Polish, and 5 Rhode Island Reds!

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6/26/12 at 2:25pm
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Thanks:) DH has done most of the work on it. I raise Barnevelders...you can see pics if you click on "my coop" link or the "my Barnevelders" link in my signature line.

TLS RANCH home to Barnevelders and Blue Double-Laced Barnevelders.
 


http://barnevelders.info/home/
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TLS RANCH home to Barnevelders and Blue Double-Laced Barnevelders.
 


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