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    Automatic Chicken Coop Door

    I would put up a video if my son was here to show me how:) if it heats or cools im good but computers im bad
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    Automatic Chicken Coop Door

    good ideas. The car antenna I used has a clutch release so it stops on a bind or holdup so it was easy for stop and start points. I used 20 gauge steel for the door. Light sensors are ok but my coop is shaded and it may not open or close on time. Just a couple ideas for you to think about.
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    Automatic Chicken Coop Door

    I just made and installed an automatic door. cost about $100. used a motorized car antenna and pine boards for frame. i do hvac service so the wiring was very easy. I saw many types online but mine is designed for long life and simple controls. i will try to post a video later. the build is even...
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    Comment by 'acman' in media 'My granddaughter helping the girls and Roo Roo, too, adjust to thier new home.'

    Healthy looking bunch. I just moved my dozen to the coop last night. Im in west virginia its a bit cooler but im not giving them heat. They seem to warm up their little corner area well. Gonna check on them when the sun breaks. I will try to post some pics.
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    Dog Probs

    Once a dog tastes blood its hard to get the taste out if you know what i mean.
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    Chickens outside of the coop for the first time

    Not exactly positive but they should know what to do when the sun goes down or a little after. my chicks are almost ready for the coop im gonna give a week with no heat and out they go.
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    How do I get my chicks to go into their coop?

    Yes lock them in for a few days they will know after that to go in
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    At what age do you turn off heat lamp?

    Ive got a dozen two or three week old chicks. I turn off the light at night. Its about 80-85 during the day in the brooder. They eat and grow like crazy. Hopefully they can go to the coop soon. Im in wv and we still have cold nights ahead. 68 degrees todays high
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    Heated Water Bowl - Fire Started in Indianapolis, killed 6 chickens and 60k damage

    I water them daily. thats winter and summer. having more chickens means carrying more jugs not making more trips. i was giving advise based on how i keep my chickens watered without electric. maybe when i come up with a very safe design i may have a heated water container.
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    How many times/day do you feed your chickens?

    I leave about two inches of feed. i usually fill it back up every couple days. i just smashed my last pumpkin for them the other day. they devour the whole thing but have a hard time busting them on their own. :)
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    Heated Water Bowl - Fire Started in Indianapolis, killed 6 chickens and 60k damage

    im pretty sure chickens survived for centuries with no heat lamps or heated water pans.
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    Heated Water Bowl - Fire Started in Indianapolis, killed 6 chickens and 60k damage

    This applies to the last post. sorry about your loss. im a hvac service tech and i am very worried about adding any electric to my coop. the straw dust is very combustible, only takes a small arce spark. im not sure what a cookie tin heater is but i know you never ever use anything electric that...
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    Sponsored Post Tips From Nutrena: The Heat is On, But is heating the coop really necessary in winter?

    Im new to raising chickens.only have a free hen and rooster. Hope to have about a dozen by spring maybe. I dont plan on adding heat to the coop but if needed i will put heattape on the water jug. So far they dont seem to be roosting high they are nested on the straw floor. I made the roof of...
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