Horizontal auto door opener

[M Scott]

So, I am researching/looking to purchase an automatic horizontal chicken door opener. Does someone know of any other brand than Butler? Not so good reviews. Any help? Thanks

 

[cavemanrich]

I can see the horizontal model having issues, like jamming and possibly not be that predator proof. Do you have to have horizontal??? I have a vertical Ador1. Am very satisfied with it. was $218 delivered. Here is my pix.

Not sure, but I suppose this can be mounted 90 degree and be horizontal as well. You may need to maintain the track clean more often.
There are home made options for under $60 . Let me know and I will forward the BYC links.

 

[M Scott]

I have a vertical door also from Fleming. It works great. Most vertical doors work with gravity, which won't work horizontally. But the new space I have to work with will not accommodate vertical. Does this company have a horizontal model?

 

[Egghead_Jr]

The Ador1 pictured above is made to mount vertical or horizontal. It has a moving sprocket, does not rely on gravity.

https://adorstore.com/products/ador1-automatic-chicken-door

The ADOR1 is the door I'll install when I finally get around to purchasing one.

 

[NancyNurseCxMama]

I was looking at these and wondering---do chickens ever get caught in these things? I am guessing that they don't have an automatic reversal thing like a garage door.

 

[M Scott]

The Ador1 pictured above is made to mount vertical or horizontal. It has a moving sprocket, does not rely on gravity.

https://adorstore.com/products/ador1-automatic-chicken-door

The ADOR1 is the door I'll install when I finally get around to purchasing one.

Thank you, thank you.

 

[M Scott]

I was looking at these and wondering---do chickens ever get caught in these things? I am guessing that they don't have an automatic reversal thing like a garage door.

They move fairly slow so unless the chicken is extra stupid they have plenty of time to get outta the way. This really is a great invention

 

[cavemanrich]

I was looking at these and wondering---do chickens ever get caught in these things? I am guessing that they don't have an automatic reversal thing like a garage door.

Chickens are mostly on the roost well before the doors shut when on light sensor operation. They do close slowly just like M Scott stated.