![]() ![]() Only doors that weigh less than 1.5 kgs should be used. No, it’s absolutely fine to use your own coop door. Can I use my own coop door or do I need to buy a special one from Poultry Australia?Ī. The rails are attached using two screws each and the door slides down between the rails. The package will include the door and two rails. If I purchase the door for the automatic coop opener from Poultry Australia as well, how do I install it?Ī. The Poultry Kit Automatic coop door opener is attached using four stainless steel screws. How does the Poultry Kit automatic coop door opener attach to my coop?Ī. You can simply press the up or down button to open or close the door without disrupting the regular automatic settings. Can I override the automatic door opener without needing to reset it?Ī. Being let out and locked up at the same time everyday is beneficial for their health and well being. ![]() Chickens benefit greatly from having a daily schedule. Timid chickens might take up to a week to get comfortable with the new system, while more adventurous ones will adapt straight away. Even older hens will learn how to use the door. I’ve never heard of a flock that did not get used to their new automatic door. Will my flock get used to the new automatic door opener?Ī. It is big enough for a large rooster to fit through. It has the same benefits as the small aluminium door, but is larger in size. The large aluminium door is 30cm wide and 40cm high. The small aluminium door is a great option if you have small/bantam to average size chickens and there aren’t extremely intelligent predators in your area. As both the door and rails are made from aluminium, they will never rust. Instead, it relies on its weight to prevent predators from sliding the door up the rails. The small aluminium door is 22cm wide and 33cm high. It provides ultimate protection from even the most intelligent predator. The door unlocks automatically when the Poultry Kit automatic coop door opener starts to open it in the morning. The locking mechanisms make it impossible to slide the door up the rails and gain access to the coop when it is closed. The self locking door is manufactured using UV resistant ASA plastic and corrosion resistant metal components. It has dual locking mechanisms that automatically lock the door shut when it closes. The self locking door is 25cm wide by 32cm high. You can choose from the self locking door, small aluminium door, or large aluminium door. I noticed there are three different doors for sale on your website. You can set up the door between two fence posts and have a horizontal timber to attach the automatic door opener too. This is a common use for the Poultry Kit door opener. Can I use a Poultry Kit door opener along the fence of my chicken pen to let the hens free range out in the garden when I want?Ī. If you’re not sure if the Poultry Kit automatic coop door opener will work with your chicken coop, feel free to send us some photos of it to and we’ll help you out. ![]() You’ll also need to attach the Poultry Kit automatic coop door opener around 10cm above the door opening. ![]() If your coop does not already have a chicken sized door opening, then you’ll need to cut one out. You’ll just have to find a space on one of the walls at least 30cm wide and 90cm high. You can use one on almost every chicken coop. What kind of chicken coop can I use the Poultry Kit door opener on?Ī. ![]()
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