Replacing broken door of a chicken cage

CozyDia

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May 4, 2022
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I'm a newbie caretaker for this one chicken that randomly wandered into my backyard one day. It has been about 5-6 months and she's doing great, but recently some high winds broke the chicken cage door I bought from Amazon

(https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B098JG9DG4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1).
-I bought the larger version, but it's not listed here anymore, its 9.8' x 13.1' x 6.5'

The door was wonky to begin with, but now I feel it does not provide adequate protection against predators. Is there a guide or any helpful resource that anyone can point out so I can try replacing the door?
 
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Post some pictures of what is broken on that door. High winds breaking a screened door is puzzling. I looked at the Amazon link, and see that the cage does not look extremely secure. Of course it is better than nothing. No location in your profile,,,, so no idea what type of predators you risk.
Of course I understand that you rescued that chicken,, and are doing your best for her.:hugs❤️
So with some pix,, I could suggest how to repair.

WISHING YOU BEST,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,and:welcome
 
What is the pipe diameter? For the looks of it, you may find all the hardware you need to strengthen the gate at a place that sells chainlink fence supplies (many hardware stores). If your pipe fits, get bolt-on hinges and a gate latch.
 
You're going to have to be more specific or provide a pic to show what's broken on the door. Looking at the Amazon link, it looks like the frame uses thin-walled pipe and the connections are pinned. If the pole broke, you may be able to sleeve a pole inside it, such as a wood dowel or sleeve over the exterior with maybe some conduit or PVC; if it's sized right, you may also get away with EMT fittings (metal conduit pipe). If the poles came apart at a connection, I would likely drilling all the way through and use bolts to hold things together there. I suppose duct tape could even work in an emergency situation for those areas if you have no means to drill the hole. In the long-run, you probably want to reinforce the bottom of the structure with hardware cloth if those sides are chicken wire; a skirt isn't a bad idea either to prevent diggers. Good luck
 

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