Sliding Chicken Coop Door

Ideally it should also have a small lip in front of the positive stop to prevent predators from sliding open the coop door.

Sliding chicken coop door.

Installation is very simple in minutes and can fit nearly all the standard coops. Even though this automatic chicken coop door opener does not come with a door it is mains power enabled and comes with all the fittings for an exiting door. Though light it is strong and can serve as an ideal replacement for your chicken coop as it comes with horizontal sliding doors and can also support heavy doors. As it shifts to a lighter weight the door closes.

Always select a motorized lift and close for a well controlled open and close of the coop door. This door will automatically open each morning and close each evening. No need to hire a pet sitter the next time you go on a vacation. The door slides along a channel made by screwing a 1x4 on each side of the door then attaching another piece of 1x4 that s offset one inch from the first piece.

You can also make a diy automatic chicken coop door and instead of using electricity or batteries use the chickens themselves. No need to buy more chickens because you forgot to lock the coop. The motorized lift and close should have an electric eye or positive stop to prevent against harm or injury to your hens. However it has to be attached to an existing door that is not heavier than 8lbs and installed at least 1 inch from the top of the coop door.

Automatic chicken coop door click for today s deal this sliding door is made of high quality wood and it includes an auto vertical sliding mechanism that works efficiently and reliably. The idea is to use the combined weight of the chickens as they climb onto the roosting bar to sleep at night to pull the cables and pulleys and pop the door open. The cord pulls the door up or lowers it.