Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[Lady Red]

Automatic coop doors?

Anyone have one they love?
My area is humid and we get cold winters (almost as much snow as RC ). I'd like a manual override and most definitely want one that doesn't crush a bird if she's being a brat and blocking the door.

I'm leaning to the ADOR1 model because it looks like it fits the needs and isn't scary to look at. The JVC one looks overly complicated.

We have power to the coop, so wired or battery operated is fine.

Would love your inputs!

 

[LozzyR]

I know mate. Lots of chook troubles for you right now, not to mention the isolation and home school.

Bizarrely, she seems to have picked up a bit. She actually ran for some oats and cheese, and threw out some feisty pecks. Tegan’s been throwing her weight around a bit more this morning, plus she was pressed up against Charlie when they were back in the garden bed. Camaraderie?

 

[Lady Red]

Bizarrely, she seems to have picked up a bit. She actually ran for some oats and cheese, and threw out some feisty pecks. Tegan’s been throwing her weight around a bit more this morning, plus she was pressed up against Charlie when they were back in the garden bed. Camaraderie?

I like that news!

 

[Ribh]

Charlie’s really off this morning. There was a soft-shelled egg and what looked remains of another egg. She keeps sitting quietly and sticking her head under her wing. She wasn’t really interested in mealy worms. I don’t know if I can keep doing this!

I'm so sorry Lozzy. That's your 2nd in a really short time isn't it? She might need some antibiotic in case something broke inside her. Can you afford another vet visit so soon ~ or are you quarrantined too hard for that?

 

[Ribh]

There are some wonderful coops out there. Here are two of my favourites:.

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I love the shape & design. I do not love how small they are & how lacking in vegetation or amusements ~ especially for that number of chooks. As a starting point ~ wonderful!

 

[Ribh]

And dresses are so comfy!

I hate dresses so much I actually don't even own one. I don't like bits of me touching other bits of me so all my clothes separate me into my component parts. For a while I was able to get my hands on100% cotton kameeze & they are the most comfortable clothing I have ever owned! I loved them but sadly my source has dried up.

 

[LozzyR]

I'm so sorry Lozzy. That's your 2nd in a really short time isn't it? She might need some antibiotic in case something broke inside her. Can you afford another vet visit so soon ~ or are you quarrantined too hard for that?

I might need to, I’ll keep an eye on her over the next day or so. I don’t think there is an avian vet on today, but apparently there’s a really good one in town at a different clinic.

Here’s Tegan keeping a lookout whilst Charlie takes a nap.

 

[Sycamore Hill Chicks]

Automatic coop doors?

Anyone have one they love?
My area is humid and we get cold winters (almost as much snow as RC ). I'd like a manual override and most definitely want one that doesn't crush a bird if she's being a brat and blocking the door.

I'm leaning to the ADOR1 model because it looks like it fits the needs and isn't scary to look at. The JVC one looks overly complicated.

We have power to the coop, so wired or battery operated is fine.

Would love your inputs!

I love the omlet one

 

[featherhead007]

Automatic coop doors?

Anyone have one they love?
My area is humid and we get cold winters (almost as much snow as RC ). I'd like a manual override and most definitely want one that doesn't crush a bird if she's being a brat and blocking the door.

I'm leaning to the ADOR1 model because it looks like it fits the needs and isn't scary to look at. The JVC one looks overly complicated.

We have power to the coop, so wired or battery operated is fine.

Would love your inputs!

I am my chickens automatic coop door. (I don’t want to miss any drama)!

 

[MaryJanet]

Man...mine is garbage compared to that. Thank goodness the girls are oblivious or I'm sure I'd never hear the end of it

Mine is garbage compared to those too! But actually it's rather nice.