CHEAP And EASY DIY Sliding Chicken Door!

[@lisasusan1969]

This is the best "super easy" to understand chicken coop door build on KZbin! Thank you so much! Just what I was looking for....

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

You are very welcome, thank YOU for watching!

[@uprightfossil6673]

Agreed. Was looking for something simple and this is it. Easily automated for us handymen also

[@aliciaspears7847]

Dude ! I'm getting so many good ideas from your videos ! I really appreciate you taking the time to share these with the world. My husband is super handy and over engineers EVERYTHING lol but he takes my dreams and makes them real so thanks for giving him a great starting point

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

I’m glad you’re finding them useful! My wife isn’t an engineer, but she’s definitely the brains of this relationship! She is like.. 70% done with redoing our kitchen cabinets and they are BEAUTIFUL! A lot of my good ideas start with her 😂

[@aliciaspears7847]

@@WhitepepperFarmshomestead haha yes ! give credit where it's due, right ?

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

Always!

[@ThaidupwiththeMorgans]

We are building a chicken coop now and looking for an idea for the door. This is super easy and really helpful. Thank you for sharing!

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

Easy is definitely why I did it 😂. I’m not the best builder but I was able to do this!

[@OddballLewis]

Thanks man, this is the idea for a door I had in my head for my diy coop I’m making with a run attached to the coop, to replace our other ones that are sadly getting old and rotting away and rats are getting in. You explained it perfectly and the pivot point makes it open perfectly now! I just used a really big fence staple instead of the eyelet and also used your idea of a screw to stop the door from falling out the top of your frame. Kudos to you brother such a simple but great idea.

[@barbaralandes2632]

Put candlewax on the track of the wood

[@srcharles4353]

Bro nice. We have a old storage building like that and I was just telling my family I wanted to make it into a chicken coop. You gave me some ideas. Thank you 😊

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

Nice! Good luck with it!!

[@stephanieamedee7172]

Excellent info!!! Exactly what I needed today since I'm working on a house for my chickies...thank you!

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

You are very welcome, thank you for watching!!

[@jillmyers796]

PERFECT for my coop!! U explained it wonderfully, thank u❤

[@wingsandbeaksbirder2312]

You did such a good job on the coop and all the extras. I would paint all the outside wood with exterior polyurethane or paint, 2-3 coats. The wood, especially plywood will last years longer. That’s just me. You have done an amazing job, considering you are “not a carpenter. Thanks for sharing.

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

That’s a great idea! I really appreciate the kind words!

[@mountainmama22]

I agree completely

[@uprightfossil6673]

I had the same idea, but I have solar power, aquaponics and lots of buckets sitting around. I will use watering bucket system to lower and raise the door as it provides inside and outside water for the birds. Cheers

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

I love that! That sounds awesome!

[@uprightfossil6673]

@@WhitepepperFarmshomestead hey! It’s your design and my 40 plus years of carpentry and 10 years of aquaponics. The world works best when we cooperate. Cheers

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

Absolutely it does, agree 100%! Have a good one!

[@mountainmama22]

did you make a video on that haha?

[@cwilson0713]

Bravo friend EGGCELLENT!!! video...straight to the point no frills and bs talk!! Love it!!!

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

Hey thanks, I appreciate that!

[@MidwesternTrapper]

Great video, in the process of a chicken coop build and wanted a simple easy door for now, and you nailed it! Thanks!

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

I have to keep it simple, I’m new to building things 😂. I’m glad I could help!

[@cindiwade-mitchell7927]

Correct!! Better than not at all! Thank you for the simplicity!

[@StaceyHerewegrowagain]

I've been trying to explain this to my husband. Thank you for making it simple. He couldn't understand this concept lol

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

Before building it I tried to explain it to some friends and they looked at me like I was talking gibberish 😂

[@StaceyHerewegrowagain]

@@WhitepepperFarmshomestead that sounds like my husband as hes scratching his head, saying what?... huhhh?... I just dont understand what your talking about he would say 😄

[@StaceyHerewegrowagain]

@@WhitepepperFarmshomestead best idea out there in my opinion! 💡

[@cathyspain9354]

I watched a lot of videos about sliding doors and yours is the best thank you very much

[@MagellanMG]

This is great! Exactly what I need to fix my coop. Thank you! How would you make it predator proof tho? Couldn't a crafty raccoon figure out how to lift it form the bottom?

[@aubrystone2547]

I wonder if you could slide something at the top between the stopper screws and the top of the door? Or add a little lock to the door itself. For this set up you’d probably have to go in the run for that. If your door was further to the side you might be able to reach it?

[@hazelpartimeangel-lingerie3367]

awesome for an easy way to make a door for the chickens. it will really help me do this thank you

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

You’re welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@AFloodofSolaceJohnWhigham]

No, this was a great idea. I am looking for a cheap and time saving way to do it and this was perfect! Thanks.!!

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

You’re very welcome!

[@borderlandpeppers7740]

Hey Buddy Its a well made explonation for peoples who never build stuff 👌🏻 Im not suure what kind of wood you use.. dont take wood that sucks up moisture becouse with your nice fitting tolerances then it may stucks :) And maybe u wona build on a safety on the door for over night ;) i can sleep better then 😅😜 Good work 👍🏻

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

Yeah I have definitely thought about adding a lock to it! If I would have bought the wood I would have definitely used wood that could handle water, this was just what I had laying around! So far it hasn’t been an issue but it could be in the future! Buuuut by then I plan to have an automatic door haha! I have also seen people build similar doors like this but they build them on the inside of the coop to keep them dry! Thank you for watching! Excited about all the awesome peppers you’re growing!

[@primalconcretesledge3137]

I did something very similar to this. It's simple yet brilliant. Most wouldn't be able to conceive this design and execute it where it works.

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

My friends and family were definitely confused when I was telling them the idea and surprised when I actually made it work 😂!

[@lawrenceiongi4507]

Nice! I’m going to use this idea on our chicken door, thank you!

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

You’re welcome, good luck!

[@AuntieM58]

This is exactly what we needed. Thank you!

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

You are very welcome!

[@Antiedawn]

This was great. You did perfect. Short and to the point!

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

Hey thanks, I appreciate it!!

[@leighunderhill1]

This is just what we needed! Thank you!!!

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

You’re welcome, thank you for watching!

[@jamesmurray7468]

Great video!

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

Hey Thanks!!

[@laurie-annenglish2990]

This looks like exactly what I need and I think I can do it! Thank you! 🐣🐔🐓

[@doodleheaventexas1056]

So awesome! I am wanting to make these doors also for dogs because purchasing them is SUPER EXPENSIVE. Thanks for making it so simple and easy to understand. Love it!

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

That’s a great idea! Thank you for watching!

[@morganschreder6462]

Great videos. Using your ideas! Question: What tool did you use to cut the hole in the shed for the door?

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

Hey thank! I didn’t have the tool I needed so I used what I had haha. I will tell you both! I WANTED to use a saws all. Those are awesome for cutting holes like these ones! What I HAD was a grinder. It was a 4” disc grinder and it ended up doing the job relatively well for me! But sticking with something like a saws all is the way to go if you have one!

[@clarafm2625]

happy I find you, and this video thank you sincerely game changing for me and my chickens

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

I appreciate you watching and I’m happy this video popped up for you! I hope it helps!

[@Songs-ls2pr]

Great explanation! I worry that raccoons will lift up the door Have u had any problems with it staying secure from smart and pesky critters?

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

So far no issues at all, but I can definitely see the need for some kind of lock! Maybe we have just been lucky so far, I know we have some raccoons in the area.

[@terrideveau5609]

You could do the same on the bottom as sides so they can't lift it up

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

You just made this idea so much better!

[@mallorina1swim]

@@WhitepepperFarmshomestead How would you add a lock to it?

[@jaimelynnpps]

Awesome! Just what I needed!

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

Happy to help!

[@kassandrahosmer132]

I can’t wait to get started on this project! Thank you so much!

[@DemonetizedTravel]

Just what I needed. Thank you!

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

You’re welcome, thank you for watching!

[@johnventriere2990]

I was wondering how to do ons and this works. Thanks brother

[@terrireis2093]

Great door. Very helpful. I enjoyed your video.

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

I’m happy to help!

[@colettevanderkin3881]

Thanks for your videos, working on setting up the coop. Should you have a locking mechanism on the Chicken door?

[@AlanTrulock]

Looks good. A little rough around the edges but whatever works. I just out one in today based upon your video. I already had boards as trim so I just needed to make the outside set. I also had some lower trim so I did not need a stop. I made my side boards twice as long as the door so I did not feel the need to make a top stop. I did not paint mine either. Paint has become quite pricey. I have plenty of lumber laying around. It is free scrap that the previous owner let me have. I will just cut another door from some scrap when it gets weathered.

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

I love the idea of making the side boards twice as long, that’s definitely a good thing to try for sure! Thanks for watching!

[@bubbahubba5009]

A little rough around the edges? What edges?

[@Alison-et1ih]

Thanks for sharing, it's exactly what we needed!!

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

You’re welcome!

[@TheBBQKEEPER]

Sweet! Thank you for sharing. Do you have any designs or ideas regarding a chicken tractor? Need on for meat birds and fertliizing our garden. Thanks!

[@BPRH0921]

I’m making a coop now and that was really helpful ( I’m a new chicken owner )

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

Perfect! I’m happy to help!

[@HaltWhoGoesThere]

Thank you for this! Do you leave your food and water out all night so it's ready for them in the morning? Or do you pick it up each night so local critters don't eat it?

[@brandizzle96734]

Love it! Thank you!

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

Of course! Thank you for watching!

[@mountainmama22]

I love your brain. I have a question. I'm doing the same thing you are with the chicken shed just on a smaller scal. maybe I'll make a video when it's done! but the shed I'm using is metal. but also pet grade* so when I'm screwing in the chicken door am I gonna need a 2x4 or somthing on the inside for the screws to go Into. I'd also to see if you'd done anything for dog houses or chicken run I am really enjoying your videos in my diy back yard this year. do you have a Facebook?

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

If the metal is flimsy at all I would definitely put something for the screws to go into, that will help a lot! Dog houses we haven’t done anything and our chicken run was before we really started doing chicken videos so I didn’t film that 😔. We have a video where the city made us tear it down and rebuilt it but all that was was us cutting our run up and putting the fence back up so it doesn’t get into too much detail about how it was built, I’m sorry! We do! We aren’t super active on it but we do have one! I appreciate you watching them!

[@roberta19348]

Nice and simple. Thanks

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

You’re welcome, thank you for watching!

[@roberta19348]

@@WhitepepperFarmshomestead new sub. Looking forward to catching up on your Playlist. Blessings to you and yours.

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

I appreciate that, thank you!!!

[@jennyfalcone7521]

So I figured I would skip a step and go straight for the automatic door you mentioned wanting. It sucks. Works great to open automatically in the morning but never shuts at night without me going out there and manually closing it. Dirt gets stuck in the bottom of the track from the chickens walking over it all day and then the door doesn’t shut. Going to pick up some wood and make your simple manual door.

[@GLEECED]

Best tutorial video 🤙

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

Hey thanks, I appreciate that!

[@homeistheearth]

One thing i have a question about regarding this is if the foxes or other can figure out how to lift such a door, i have been thinking about how heavy it should be and if there should some kinda over centre levers that lock the door in place.

[@robbyers7614]

Awesome Dude!! Very cool

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

Hey thanks!

[@talkingdoc]

Paint it and make it pretty! 😊

[@prestondwhite]

Thanks man!

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

You’re welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@ServeInLove]

Thanks for sharing this.

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

You’re welcome!

[@dani78888]

Thank you so much for this. I am not in a place to spend $200 on an automatic door and this will save my girls.

[@teresamarcantuoni]

Thank you!!!!

[@urbangardeningandchickenke1018]

Excellent 👍

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

Hey thanks!

[@The.Artistic.Squirrel]

I screwed up and bought an auto chicken coop on Amazon. It didn’t work. So I asked for a replacement and it worked. But only for 4 months. Now I’m gonna make my own door and just not try to depend on outrageous technologies

[@angelika77st]

Great video. I appreciate it. ❤😊

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

And I appreciate you watching it!

[@angelika77st]

​@@WhitepepperFarmshomesteadyou inspired me to make my own little door. Good job.

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

@@angelika77st that’s awesome! Good luck, I’m sure it will turn out great!

[@wtsweigertphoto]

Thanks great video!

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

You’re welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@adamsfamilygarden5222]

Great 👍🏻 Job 🥰

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

Thank you!!

[@Reticentone]

Good vid

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

Hey thanks!!

[@boashna]

Bravo

[@LeerikaC0456]

I love this idea! Maybe someone already answered this or maybe someone has an idea, what would be a solution to keep predators from lifting that door up with their claws and getting in? I had a fisher cat slide in an inch wide opening and killed my flock of 14. ☹️

[@bubbahubba5009]

For us old grumpy types who like complaining you might have should have mentioned the cut out hole that you did is 8"x10" for this product

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

That’s fair! I think at the time I didn’t specify how big because I was unsure if it was the “right” size, but in hindsight it probably would have helped a lot of people if I did!

[@bubbahubba5009]

None the less you made a great video, people who are new to building things like a simple explanation, you get an A+ for this video

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

Hey thanks, I appreciate that! I can’t be perfect, but if I can help at least SOMEONE I will call it a success!

[@bubbahubba5009]

Big time helpful this video will age well it will be here for decades and decades

[@nunyabizness3890]

This is great, but all those extra wire ends need to be cut off or bent back up/in.

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

My wife definitely called that out too haha! Fixed!

[@mikeferretti7422]

Now how would I go abouts doing this and making it open automatically with a timer and a solar panel hmmm hahaha

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

They actually make some pretty awesome automatic doors on Amazon! Eventually we plan to upgrade to one of those 😂. Just search “automatic chicken door”!

[@mikeferretti7422]

@@WhitepepperFarmshomestead i have seen a few and they are nicely designed but pretty expensive. May just have to bite the bullet.

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

We are in the same boat. I want one.. but I’m not sure if I want to pay that price yet 😂. I’m sure I will soon though

[@ljdouglas053174]

Love this! I was not a fan of the automatic doors as most of them didn’t have a safety stop in case the chicken was 1/2 in & 1/2 out. This was perfect and we just finished it now. Thanks for this video!

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

Right?! Thanks for watching!

[@kimberlyhigginbotham2398]

What would help is if you gave the inches on each piece of wood.

[@makopafruit]

Thanks, please share mo videos

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

You’re welcome! Once a week we upload, but I will say it’s not always about chickens. We make videos about chickens, gardening, and preserving food!

[@j.reneewhite915]

It looks like the metal just on the inside bottom of your chicken door would really do some damage to your chicken's feet.

[@allthingsjonny4840]

Hey thanks for the help. Giving you a shout out on my channel.

[@WhitepepperFarmshomestead]

No problem! Hey thanks, I really appreciate that!

[@YuriyKhovansky]

Mine works too. I used the Woodglut plans and performed it without any problems.