Large automatique door

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lizlanglaise

Discussion Starter · Jan 25, 2022

All the commercially produced doors I've seen are only 30cm x 25cm. That's ok for my chickens, but my rooster would never get through that hole. I'm quite good at DIY and am looking to incorporate an automatic door into my current coop. Any suggestions for the best motor mechanism to use would be greatly appreciated.
I currently don't have electricity to the coop, but it could be added if there's no other reliable option. Thanks in advance for sharing your ideas and experiences.
Here's a pic of the coop, during the building process. The door space is front left.

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robin416

· #2 · Jan 25, 2022

I'll see if I can remember who it was that posted about their auto doors. They had several of them.

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imnukensc

· #3 · Jan 25, 2022

ADOR makes a turkey door. 20" high and 13.5" wide. (50.8cm by 31.75cm) Runs off a 6V lantern battery. I have had their chicken door model for a few years now. Very happy with it.

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Poultry Judge

· #4 · Jan 28, 2022

jer400ex said:
If your wanting a DIY project just build your own door on tracks and order the motor. Thats what I did. I used the Model D20 chicken door motor by Add-A-Motor.com It lift and lowers like a fishing reel which I like because it wont harm a chicken. All their products come with a 1 year warranty also and they are here in the US. If you do want a door with this motor installed they sell them here: AutomaticChickenCoopDoor.com

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Mouthpear

· #5 · 18 d ago

lizlanglaise said:
All the commercially produced doors I've seen are only 30cm x 25cm. That's ok for my chickens, but my rooster would never get through that hole. I'm quite good at DIY and am looking to incorporate an automatic door into my current coop. Any suggestions for the best motor mechanism to use would be greatly appreciated.
I currently don't have electricity to the coop, but it could be added if there's no other reliable option. Thanks in advance for sharing your ideas and experiences.
Here's a pic of the coop, during the building process. The door space is front left. View attachment 43634 View attachment 43634

What did you end up going with. Update on project?

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robin416

· #6 · 18 d ago

@Mouthpear check the person's activity on the forum. She hasn't been back here since she did the post.

@Poultry Judge and @imnukensc might have some good information for you.

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Mouthpear

· #7 · 18 d ago

robin416 said:
@Mouthpear check the person's activity on the forum. She hasn't been back here since she did the post.

@Poultry Judge and @imnukensc might have some good information for you.

I really don't think that those two individuals are capable of updating the poster's progress. I was also looking to help not be helped.

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robin416

· #8 · 18 d ago

Nice setup but way past most people's capabilities.

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Mouthpear

· #9 · 18 d ago (Edited)

robin416 said:
Nice setup but way past most people's capabilities.

I think you are selling your readers/members a bit short. I have faith. I have also helped a few people get this done. People who said they had no idea what they were doing. I fully believe that most of the people on these sights looking for help, are capable, they just need a guidance. I have many, easy to follow, diagrams. As long as they follow them it can be accomplished.

Here is just an example. By far the EASIEST, no frills, no wifi, inexpensive way to do an automated door. Just an example of how I do Diagrams.

Also adding, that I do not sell or make a profit off of any of my diagrams. I did the work so people, who want but don't know how, can install this safety feature. I personally don't think it is necessary, but some people do. I did this for them. Since I already did all the work, I might as well implement the safety feature too.

Last. LOL. You also inadvertently proved my point. Even tho it was not a dig at the two people you referenced, when is said "I was also looking to help not be helped.", saying that it would be "way past most people's capabilities." indicates (or seems to indicate) that my skill levels are more advanced and would not need help from them. That was the point I was making, by showing the you the video. Again not digging at them or you. Just strikes me humorous.

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