automatic coop door

[slillie]

I'm starting a small chicken flock (10 hens) and want to build in an automatic door into my coop. Would love to hear anyone's thoughts on the best door to look at... Thanks in advance for any help you can give.. Scott

 

[Scott H]

I have this one ready to install this spring because of the great reviews and my coop doesn't have the space for a door that raises up,

Here's the site.

 

[slillie]

Scott, thanks for the note. I spoke with Mark, owner of this company today (really helpful). I would be using his product except I live in an area where we get high winds. His door opens out. I think I need to find a guillotine style. Thanks and I know that the door you have will be a good one.

 

[CluckAcres]

I built my own. Cheap and easy
Check out this link. I just got done posting it on that thread. LOL
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/683397/automatic-coop-door-opener/40#post_10184629

 

[KDK1]

Post #31

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/683397/automatic-coop-door-opener/30

 

[slillie]

Thanks..

 

[kreagerm]

I just completed my automatic opener. I used an add-a-motor and it works great. I think I have about $105 into the project. It took me about 3 hours to complete the door.

 

[slillie]

Thanks so much for your thoughts.