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    ADOR1 automatic chicken door, 1 year later - loving it

    I have officially given up on the Ador. It's not reached it's first birthday and already I've had to replace the circuit board once since new and it is out once again. I just can't recommend this door. I bought the Pullet Shut and will see how well it functions.
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    10 Week old Golden Comets

    Sadly, our 10 week old died this morning. I checked on her before making my morning school run and she was still hanging in there but by the time I got back she had died. Still no idea what took those two birds so very suddenly. The remaining 13 are just fine and show no signs of stress.
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    10 Week old Golden Comets

    Bird is still hanging in there but not responding to anything. Poop is stringy, not solid with whitish solids. No blood. Would coccidiosis set in overnight? They were absolutely fine yesterday. One dead this morning and one hanging by a thread. Others seem to be just fine. Eating and...
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    10 Week old Golden Comets

    I've been doing just that but she isn't perking up at all. Others seem fine. No idea. Thanks for your help.
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    10 Week old Golden Comets

    Yes, all are same age. I was able to get about a teaspoon of sugar water down her. She's inside resting. Temps here have been all over the place. Cool to about 55 at night then up to upper 70's and even mid 90's. Other breeds seem to be tolerating the temps. The coop is insulated and has...
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    10 Week old Golden Comets

    I don't see anything that looks abnormal as far as poop is concerned. We've tried to get her to eat/drink and she won't open her beak at all. She's inside wrapped up so she's warm enough. It seems strange that this is the second comet that seems ill. Other breeds are fine.
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    10 Week old Golden Comets

    Arrived home this morning to find one dead golden comet and another very lethargic. She will not open her eyes nor eat at this point. No issues till today.. The birds are all outside in the coop separate from our laying hens. Temps here have been cool in North Texas but not what I'd call cold...
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    Very lethargic 2.5 week Barred Rock chick

    We received 16 chicks from a hatchery and all was well until a few days ago. One of our barred rocks began to show signs of sickness a few days ago. Basically, I noticed that she was lying down a lot and had little energy compared to the other chicks. After 2 days it was obvious that she had...
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    ADOR1 automatic chicken door, 1 year later - loving it

    Ador issues.... I've had the ador for about 3 months now and have not been able to rely on it. It failed to open one hot summer morning and the result was one dead pullet. I replaced the circuit board at my cost and it still continues to be erratic. I've got about $250 invested in the door...
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    Hello from Lucas, TX

    Thanks for the offer to help. I should have my coop set up by end of week and will begin the search for birds. I will let the hens free range in our back yard inside an electric fence that I hope will get our German Shepard at bay. He hates electricity and has done very well with our...
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    Hello from Lucas, TX

    Greetings! I am very new to raising/keeping chickens but do have some very good sources. I'm a firefighter and have a few co-workers that have large flocks. We've enjoyed farm fresh eggs at work for quite some time. I look forward to setting up my coop and enjoying all of the benefits of...
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