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1. #Make your own automatic chicken door install#
2. #Make your own automatic chicken door upgrade#
3. #Make your own automatic chicken door full#

For this I’m using scraps from my shop and just gave them a few good coats of paint. You can find the plans for this Automatic Chicken Coop Door here and also the plans for my Compact Chicken Coop here (or at the bottom of this page).

#Make your own automatic chicken door full#

If you’re interested, I have a set of plans available that has a full material list. Things I Used In This DIY Automatic Chicken Coop Door Project: I was worried about cloudy days but so far there hasn’t been any issues with it! DIY Automatic Chicken Coop Door 22 Then when it no longer senses light, it will shut. It’s on a photocell so when this device here senses light, it will open the door and let the girls range. So this week I finally tackled building my own automatic chicken coop door. But I still have to be here or come out here to shut the door and keep them safe. If you don’t know, chickens will go inside their chicken coop every evening on their own around dusk.

I built this chicken coop last summer and have been loving my chickens but I don’t like having to come out first thing every morning and every evening to coop and uncoop them. Here are a few examples of chicken breeds and the size coop door opener you will need for your chicken coop.Thinking about trying to build your own DIY automatic chicken coop door? Check out this project where I show you how I built automatic chicken coop doors! DIY Automatic Chicken Coop Door 20

#Make your own automatic chicken door install#

Note the measurements on each unit and be sure you have the overhead space you need to install the unit. Be sure there is enough overhead space for your door opener to attach to. You will also need to attach the door opener at the top in your coop. The actuator attaches to your DIY Coop Door with a single screw. How does the DIY Coop Opener attach to the door? However, you must be sure your chicken coop is the sun for most of the day and also always be aware of the battery levels to ensure your birds stay safe. Yes! Our solar attachment will power your coop. Can I add Solar Power to this DIY Coop Door Kit? This is a good idea for larger animals like sheep. Yes, though most times the door is assembled to open vertically, it is very possible to assemble it horizontally so it opens side to side instead of up and down. Can i Assemble the Coop door KIT horizontally? The 16" actuator would be the best choice for larger animals as well. We suggest assembling the coop door opener kit horizontally instead of vertically to give your animals more space, and be sure the doorway will be high enough for your animals to fit comfortably through. Yes! Our costumers have used the DIY kits with both. Do the DIY kits work with larger animals like sheep or goats? For these larger birds, we suggest the 16" actuator. Yes! Our automatic coop door DIY kits work well with duck coops as well as turkey coops.

Can I use this Automatic diy kit on a duck or turkey coop?

We recommend that if you are using the battery option, you have several batteries to ensure you always have a charged battery. Please be advised that using a battery will require a charging source.

#Make your own automatic chicken door upgrade#

You can also upgrade to solar or battery power. Included in the kit is an electric power cord.