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    Automatic coop door specifics

    I bought standard right door, 5w solar panel...watches the videos, read the reviews, called them (owner will answer)... https://chickendoors.com/
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    Automatic coop door specifics

    Thanks. I had looked at those. I was "research bound" on doors and openers...but decided to remove existing door and install a pullet shut door...ordered this morning.
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    Automatic coop door specifics

    Ordered pullet shut this morning, thanks!
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    Automatic coop door specifics

    I am looking for a reliable automatic coop door mechanism...hoping to use heavy existing sliding coop door. It needs to be battery powered. I would like the ability to program by both clock timer and /or daylight sensor. I'd prefer to buy American with direct company contact, if possible. Anyone...
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    Comment by 'Retired Tom' in article 'Raccoon - Chicken Predators - How To Protect Your Chickens From Coons'

    In the right setting, properly installed electric fencing will end all night attacks except owls.
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    Which rooster breed?

    That may be where we wind up. My son and I just discussed trenching / running electric to coop. We'll try free range first. We have lots of ticks for them to enjoy.
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    Which rooster breed?

    That makes sense. We can wait. The coop is like Fort Knox, so night protection will be assured, but we have resident coons, ferel cats, possums, hawks, and a decade ago saw a bobcat in our yard...in daytime! Free ranging may not work. We'll move slowly....
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    Which rooster breed?

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    Which rooster breed?

    We live in rural MO wooded area (LOTS of wildlife) and grandaughter (10) who spends weekends with us wanted chickens. She chose 1- Silver Laced Wyandotte / 2-Black Sex Linked / 2- Production Red / 2- Barred Plymouth Rock pullet chicks. We're upgrading the old chicken house and building a secure...
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