ADOR1 Automatic Coop Door?

[trudyg]

Is this door substantial enough to withstand raccoons trying to pry it open.
Yes. It is a sheet metal plate with holes on the outer edges, like the old printer paper, that a gear rolls open or closed. When closed, the edges of the sheet are all within a channel that won't allow any animal to hook a nail/claw under, so they can't get a grip on it to pry it open. You won't be sorry if you get this door.

 

[Backyard Bruce]

Thanks for that reply.
That is what it looks to be in the pictures but I was concerned of the gauge of the sheet metal being too thin, I’m guessing that’s not an issue?

 

[trudyg]

Yep, not an issue. I'm very happy with the door. Kind of pricey, but has been worth the money for me.

 

[Backyard Bruce]

Thank's, I think I'm going to pull the trigger on this one.

 

[paneubert]

For anyone wondering about shipping times, it is much faster than what was seen in the "early days" of this thread. I ordered this past weekend, it shipped today (Tuesday) and it says it should deliver by Saturday. So less than a week total time from order to delivery (theoretically, if it arrives when predicted).

 

[Backyard Bruce]

Yes it is quick, ordered Yesterday morning (Memorial Day) so in reality this morning. I received my shipping notice today as well.

 

[aart]

For anyone wondering about shipping times, it is much faster than what was seen in the "early days" of this thread. I ordered this past weekend, it shipped today (Tuesday) and it says it should deliver by Saturday. So less than a week total time from order to delivery (theoretically, if it arrives when predicted).

Yes it is quick, ordered Yesterday morning (Memorial Day) so in reality this morning. I received my shipping notice today as well.

When he first started he got swamped fast with orders and component issues, was really scrambling for a few months, but he really stood up and took care of the customers.

 

[Backyard Bruce]

That's good to know.
I also like the fact that he's a regular on here to answer questions or concerns that his customers may have, seems to be great direct customer service.

 

[PetesChicks]

I have this door, and love it. Never any problems with operation, and a pretty quick learning curve for my chickens. Even the dumb ones figured it out pretty quick.

Also, I have a cheap battery in it, and it has lasted over a year.

 

[tigger19687]

Still love mine !

If you are overly worried about Coons getting in, make sure the door is on the Inside of the Coop, that the door opens into a Run area that is SECURE.
yeah I know Coons can get into a lot of things, but if the Run is secure (apron, wired closed) you should be ok.