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    Do automatic coop doors freeze?

    Omlet for the past 3 years. Installed inside the coop
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    So Now We're Dealing With This

    Get some plastic ties and attach some wood 2 x 2's to the posts (1' lap). Have them stick up about about 1.5' above your fence. Use some 1/2" ID Pvc pipe to make a top bar and attach to the wood sticks. Just a quick and dirty faux fence on top of your existing fence.
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    little sand, lotsa sand and what if it fails?

    I went to sand. Easy to rake/clean and replace with a few 40 lb sacks after repeated cleaning.
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    Growing vines on run for shade?

    In fact, my wisteria is taking off this year and is snaking all over one corner of the run.
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    Omlet Door Maintenance

    Mine is 2.7 years old now. I just keep it cleaned off of dust and clean it thoroughly once a year due to dirt buildup from dirty feet.
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    Omlet Chicken Door will be delivered when? 😳

    It takes a while. Have patience.
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    Automatic Chicken Doors

    I installed mine inside the coop.
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    Automatic Chicken Doors

    I've had the Omlet for the past 2.5 years. Not one problem. Still on the original batteries (80%) life in them.
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    Can a coop have too much space?

    Is the shed insulated? My 8×10 has insulated walls and 2" foam panels in the trusses. Allows for ventilation in the peaks, and has 3 windows. Solar fan to help draw out excess heat on hot days. I run a heat plate and heat lamp to take the edge off the humidity and keep the water from freezing.
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    Coop/Ventilation/Run/AntiTheft

    The netting is very strong. I can't remember the name, but I'll look it up.
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    My chickens hate their coop!

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    My chickens hate their coop!

    A small shutter fan like this will work. Cut hole in wall and install.
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    My chickens hate their coop!

    Yes more ventilation. If you have power nearby, install an outdoor rated fan to pull air out on one side of the coop. I have 3 windows and a solar fan on my coop. Get rid of the pvc and chicken wire. Coons are stronger than heck. I've caught Coons on my game camera snooping around and made...
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    Coop/Ventilation/Run/AntiTheft

    Only 6' wood fence on the run? Coons can scale that easily. Heck, coyotes can get up and over fences easily. I suggest armoring the inside of the fence with a heavy wire fencing (1" x 3") by 4' tall at least. Embed a foot into the ground for the diggers. Heavy bird netting over the entire...
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    Easy nesting box

    One sheet of plywood will build 3 nesting boxes. I built two. This was during interior work a couple of years ago
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