For a walk in coop, how would you put the door swing?

[apryl29]

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This is a still shot from the video tour that got me thinking about swinging in. You can see his door is raised above the bedding by a tall removable threshold....

This may cause an issue if there is no outer door to block weather. Wind/ rain/ snow could seep through that crack if it doesn't seal fully. Rain will hit the door then run down and seep right in. I had that problem with my coop, but it was hitting the front wall, then running down right into the door and into the coop. I thought they were splashing their water on the floor until I was outside w/ them when it was raining hard. But it depends on where you live... Southern states that normally have dryer weather wouldn't be as concerned w/ that as us up north would. I think it's interesting to see how chicken coops vary based on location b/c we all deal with different issues.

 

[21hens-incharge]

Swinging out here.

Not wanting to have to push birds with the door to enter.
Several yeas ago I had a bird that was unable to stand (egg bound). She was well within where the door would of swung if it went inward.

 

[dpenning]

I do swing out because it helps me keep my dogs back when I'm going into the coop. My dogs are mighty bird hunters... chickens and quail.

 

[song of joy]

Swing out so the door is not hitting chickens, pushing against the bedding, or interfering when you clean out the coop. Also, make it so the coop floor is level with the door opening. This makes it easier to clean out the coop, which I do with a snow shovel, broom, and wheelbarrow.

 

[chickens really]

My Coop door swings out and is cut into two sections like a Barn door. My Husband built a screen door that swings in. That way no Chickens can ever push past me...

 

[jreardon1918]

Double doors. That is an excellent Idea. Open just the top to throw in treats. Peak in. Nice. Add that to the spring upgrade list for the run.

 

[chickens really]

Double doors. That is an excellent Idea. Open just the top to throw in treats. Peak in. Nice. Add that to the spring upgrade list for the run.

Yes..And the screen door is chicken wire plus wire mesh fence so I can keep the Big door open on top for air flow and sun...

 

[Fairview01]

Double doors. That is an excellent Idea. Open just the top to throw in treats. Peak in. Nice. Add that to the spring upgrade list for the run.

Yup, double doors. Once a chicken is successful escaping into freedom, they can become ballistic missiles when that door opens. They're really fast coming out of the door.

 

[Blooie]

If I could have changed one thing about my setup, it would have been to replace our door with double doors. We talked about doing that a lot over the years, but never seemed to get it done.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Double doors is a nice idea!

Some things to consider are how large you want the doors on the coop and run entry ways. For the run, I definitely wanted the wheelbarrow through, makes life easier

(Coop door is "normal" LOL I'm not dragging a wheelbarrow up 3 steps)