We have one of these and it works quite well. It does have a design flaw. If you look at the bottom of the door, you will see two plastic strips that form a channel that the bottom of the door on each side rides in. The problem is that if any of your flock kicks bedding in the track, it will stop the doors from closing and the unit, after three attempts, will not try to close the door leaving it open. Unfortunately, there is no light or sound warning that the door was unable to close. The only way to make sure is to check the door each night. It is unfortunate because otherwise it is a great unit.
Sure, I use a 5-gallon bucket modified into a bulk feeder. PVC elbow joints angled downwards via holes in the side of the bucket allow the birds to eat but minimize spillage. I can put together a video soon to help illustrate 👍 As for the feed itself, it's a local 16% organic layer mash the hens are on now, supplemented with table and garden scraps plus a bit of free ranging.
Thanks so much for checking it out! I was going to ask if you are getting chickens, but looks like you maybe have your hands full this year with little ones! They are great with kids 😁 Checked out your channel and subbed!
@@Slowsteading thanks. We don't post as much as we used to but we're going to get back into it. Actually we are getting chickens. They should be in this week or next week.
No going frugal with these chicken doors, all these chicken doors are pricey, I went with chicken guard extreme, I'm going with a external power source, After huricane Maria, I swore I would never buy regular single use batteries ever again. Rechargeable or bust.
Get the downloadable chicken coop plans here:
www.slowsteading.com/original-chicken-coop
Great looking chicken coop. That door is pretty sweet too.
Thanks for checking it out! Yeah I'm pretty stoked on the door so far. 👍
We have one of these and it works quite well. It does have a design flaw. If you look at the bottom of the door, you will see two plastic strips that form a channel that the bottom of the door on each side rides in. The problem is that if any of your flock kicks bedding in the track, it will stop the doors from closing and the unit, after three attempts, will not try to close the door leaving it open. Unfortunately, there is no light or sound warning that the door was unable to close. The only way to make sure is to check the door each night. It is unfortunate because otherwise it is a great unit.
Is there a shopping website for automatic doors? or what is its name in the market?
Hey Slow, could you give your feed breakdown/strategies on this in a video or answer here? I would really appreciate it!
Sure, I use a 5-gallon bucket modified into a bulk feeder. PVC elbow joints angled downwards via holes in the side of the bucket allow the birds to eat but minimize spillage. I can put together a video soon to help illustrate 👍
As for the feed itself, it's a local 16% organic layer mash the hens are on now, supplemented with table and garden scraps plus a bit of free ranging.
Are you thinking of using an automatic coop door?
Love your coop. I watched the video on how you made it. Great job!
Thanks so much for checking it out! I was going to ask if you are getting chickens, but looks like you maybe have your hands full this year with little ones! They are great with kids 😁
Checked out your channel and subbed!
@@Slowsteading thanks. We don't post as much as we used to but we're going to get back into it. Actually we are getting chickens. They should be in this week or next week.
@@KalynRobert Amazing, you must be so excited! What breed(s) are you starting with?
do you still like it? any issues?
Nicely put together ❤️.. I would love more info about the egg 🥚 box
Cheers, thanks so much. I've got a full video on building the nest boxes, check it out here: th-cam.com/video/9Do7OVLUeB8/w-d-xo.html
Great nest for chickens
Thanks so much, yeah the chickens really like it in there!
No going frugal with these chicken doors, all these chicken doors are pricey, I went with chicken guard extreme, I'm going with a external power source, After huricane Maria, I swore I would never buy regular single use batteries ever again. Rechargeable or bust.
Definitely, these things aren't cheap. Thankfully Chickcozy hooked me up 😁 This door supports both battery or external power adapter. 👌