Automatic doors for Dummies

[karenhenkel]

I am a newbie. Please give me feedback on automatic doors. Our hen house is in the shade, and doesn't have power, so I would love a battery operated option. I need one that attaches to the outside of the house or one that opens sideways, as inside lacks the 33 inch vertical clearance due to roost/nesting box placement. Hubby is pretty handy, but lacks motivation if things get too complicated.
Thanks-Karen

We have eight 5 week old hens(?). 2 RIR (Scarlett O'Hara and Belle Watling), 2BPR, (Remember Allerton and Patience Brewster) 2 Welsummers (Indira Ghandi and Angela Merkel), 2 GLW (Elizabeth Tudor and Lettice Knollys). I want more NOW!!!!

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

You might want to check out this thread on automatic doors....

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/428190/best-automatic-chicken-door-openers

I have never used them so I am of no help what so ever!

Good luck with this project and welcome to our flock!

 

[Mountain Peeps]

Welcome to BYC!! Please make yourself at home and we are here to help.

X2 on the link and advice given by Two Crows.

 

[gander007]

How are your poultry ventures advancing ??? And the door how did you deal with that ??????

 

[karenhenkel]

Just got the pen finished enough to use it. We haven't totally finished, but it is safe for day use. So far, I am just closing the door by hand. We are learning as we go, so I think we will continue this way for a bit. I need some feedback on what to use on the grond of the run. I have heard dirt is best, but how does one clean it? Thanks.

 

[drumstick diva]

I'm not technically inclined. My idea of an auto door opener is making someone else open and close it.

Runs are generally over grass until the chickens devastate it, sand makes a good base, kinder to chicken feet than stones/gravel. It also helps keep the smell and flies down.

 

[suebee]

I'm not technically inclined. My idea of an auto door opener is making someone else open and close it.

Too funny!