Automatic coop doors: I'd love your input

[Island Coppers]

TexasWineGuy,​

The one I installed has been great too. Part of what I like about it is that if some part were to fail, years from now, I could replace it with a fairly inexpensive generic part and be back in business.

 

[krc]

I'm having a new coop built for my ladies and was thinking of an automatic door. But, I'm seeing mixed reviews from doors made of plastic, to doors made with metal; doors that close on items they hit, to the point of a review that one decapitated a bird; doors with nice sensitive stops that won't crack an egg. All of this is leaving my head spinning. I live in CT near a large plot of wetlands; predators abound outside of my fenced yard. These include a pack of coyotes, fox, bob cats and coy wolves. I haven't seen any inside my fenced yard. I want a nice strong door for protection but I don't want one with a closure so strong it can seriously hurt my ladies. I'm new to BYC, new to chicken land and I'd really value any and all input. Thanks in advance.

Hello from gatorland...and possums...dillos and lots of coons. I'm new and just posted the same question, so I'm going to read yours for help. I've read the most and heard good things about the brand "ador" they are metal and rather expensive. I'm praying it's not the one you read chopped off a chicken head cause i might have a fit. Please share what brand that was if you can. hopefully these guys that have used automatic doors for years will take a minute to respond. good luck with everything!

 

[Demarvell]

For over 2 years I have had the Omlet door on my coop. Works every day without fail.(Knock on wood.) And it can operate an optional coop light if you wish. Easy to take care of.

 

[C Siena]

I have this one from Temu for my coop. Its solar powered, remote operated and there's a button control on the front. You can program it to open and close at a specific time or at sun rise and sunset or a mix of timed and sun (rise or set). I have only had it a couple months. It seems to work well. Its not supposed to decapitate the chickens.

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Greetings, I know it been a year but does this door still work well? Thank you.