What automatic chicken coop door should I buy?

[Big f]

Are they actually good? And how do i know which one I should get? If anyone has tips of comments for me that will be much appreciated.

 

[Aunt Angus]

I just ordered the AdorStore ADOR1. It should be here this week. I'll let you know how it goes.

I got this one because it doesn't need pulleys. It will be added to my temporary coop while I am in the process of moving. I'm skeptical, but figured it's worth a go if I can reuse it on the permanent coop once we're settled. I usually have to leave for work well before sunrise, and I HATE having to open the coop before they're alert - even though they are pretty secure in a welded-wire dog run.

(Pic is from AdorStore.com)

 

[rosemarythyme]

I use a Chicken Guard door, which is pulley based and slides up and down on a track.

Things to consider: Do you have power to the coop? Do you want/need a timer and/or a light sensor? What types of predators are you dealing with? What kind of clearance do you have for the door itself (with a pulley style you need clearance above the opening, with doors that open outward you need enough clearance to let it swing)?

 

[adirondak5]

I have a "Ladies First" door . Works with batteries and solar charger and light sensor . Mine has worked flawlessly since I installed 6 months ago . I am very satisfied with it .

 

[Big f]

I just ordered the AdorStore ADOR1. It should be here this week. I'll let you know how it goes.

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I got this one because it doesn't need pulleys. It will be added to my temporary coop while I am in the process of moving. I'm skeptical, but figured it's worth a go if I can reuse it on the permanent coop once we're settled. I usually have to leave for work well before sunrise, and I HATE having to open the coop before they're alert - even though they are pretty secure in a welded-wire dog run.

(Pic is from AdorStore.com)

thank you

 

[Big f]

I use a Chicken Guard door, which is pulley based and slides up and down on a track.

Things to consider: Do you have power to the coop? Do you want/need a timer and/or a light sensor? What types of predators are you dealing with? What kind of clearance do you have for the door itself (with a pulley style you need clearance above the opening, with doors that open outward you need enough clearance to let it swing)?

i do have power to the coop and i would like a timer, i dont have many predators and idk what clearance i have.

 

[tstuu]

ADOR1 is what I use....super easy to install. Cut a hole and install with six screws. Took me 10 minutes. I like the gear drive with no pulleys. I also like to battery operation in case of power outages. Options for a delay if desired.

 

[rosemarythyme]

i do have power to the coop and i would like a timer, i dont have many predators and idk what clearance i have.

Chicken Guard has option for timer. The clearance needed to use it is basically the full height of the door + about 6" above the pop door opening (so probably about 30")

I mainly chose this door because I don't have clearance outward for a swinging door, my coop is inside the run so lower chance of predators coming to the pop door anyhow, and I needed both timer and battery.

 

[Aunt Angus]

All good info. But I promise I'll post pics and follow up!

 

[imnukensc]

ADOR1. Have had for about a year and half. No problems. Great door that I would order again if I needed another one.