Ladies First Chicken door - Automaitc chicken coop door opener

[@KevinHampton-i7b]

Hello Pete, I must say that was the most enjoying and informative series on building a chicken coop. I learned a lot , you explained everything in such an easy to understand manner. Thank you and God Bless you and family.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@AGREENERLIFE]

Because of your video, I purchased & just received my Ladies First Chicken Door! Thank you so much for posting this video! It was a BREEZE to put up!!

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Awesome 👍

[@kammysutherland7320]

Pete, I enjoy all your videos. I also finished my coop and because of this video I have also purchased this door for my girls!! Can’t wait to get it! Thanks and keep the videos coming 👍🏻

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Awesome thank you 👍

[@robertledford8237]

So after all this time has there been any problems with your doors? How long do the batteries last?

[@stantheman5163]

Very neat system there! Thanks for taking the time to explain your thought process throughout the build. I went through similar gyrations when I thought I would be building a goat shed, but the family decided not to go with goats.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Thank you, when my wife and I decided to get chickens, I really didn't think about all the work, time and money that would be involved.......boy was I surprised.

[@redoaksfarm8446]

I know you already have your chickens. But when you made this video. The easiest way I found to program the light setting for when the door to close. Is let the chickens do it for you. When I built my chicken coop I made an Arduino powered door. At first I had my close setting to early and the chickens weren't ready to go inside. So what I did was wait until dusk and watch them for when they were going in on their own. At that point I took a light level reading then set my arduino to that setting. Chickens naturally will go to the roost when they believe it is getting dark. It was a learning curve for me. I wanted to make sure they were safe and secure. But believe it or not chickens aren't as stupid as people think. But also I really like your coop. The next time I'm building one I might steal your plans.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

THE MARK'S FAMILY HOMESTEAD Yep they know when to go to bed, unlike me ☺ My chickens seem to go in the coop at sunset and the door closes about 20 minutes later, that seems to work good for them.

[@rawrsalot]

That's pretty sweet. I have an automatic door openener in my chicken house in the winter called a goat. Unfortunately she busted the door when it was locked so I'm working on a spring shutting door so it can be opened from the inside when she pushes it with her head. But I may end up using one of those slow closing storm door devices if the spring shuts too hard.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Goats are good to have around 🙂

[@wayneynot]

I don't see it in your Amazon store.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

It's not, you have to go the Ladies first chicken door web site.

[@GMfan746]

Would this work mounting it inside the coop because I think that the coop would look better by just seeing the metal plate outside

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Yes you can mount it on the inside of the coop. Here's a video I did mounting it on the inside of my other coop. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHfUf6mdhMeYo5o

[@GMfan746]

@@petebeasttexashomesteading Okay thank yoy

[@gpssocialenterprises7208]

Very helpful video. Thanks so much! CAn't wait for my door to come!!

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Glad it was helpful!

[@markieannexplores]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bc-guy852]

Do you still have this Pete? Lots of them on the market now - with apps to phones. This was pioneering years ago!! What are you using today?

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Same thing, works great and never have to play around with it or adjust it.

[@dollyperry3020]

Looks like a wonderful product! I might get it. Sidebar...You should put some vinyl/linoleum on that floor. It makes it MUCH easier to clean!

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Yes most definitely, I will also put a coat of polyurethane on the wood floor for extra protection.

[@RKPorter]

Can it be mounted horizontally? Thanks

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Unfortunately no, it has to be installed vertically for the doors safety mechanism to work.

[@evelynrogers7145]

I really like it. But does it scare the chickens, from the noise?

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

It does not scare the chickens. Here's an updated video on the new chicken door and it's quiter and better safety features kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZjHXmmcf9-rjrM

[@bigchew3149]

Nice .. i dono but i think the wire on the inside should be inside some sort of conduit or old garden hose Because Chickens will peck at the wire it may take a bit for them to find it or maybe not but once they do i think they will eventually cause it to go bad & you will probably be wondering why it don't work any more..IMHO but you may have already figured this out or you may get lucky Who knows ..But Them Auto Doors Are Very Cool & I Must Say I Like the kind you got A Lot Better than the junk with the string ! It Should Last For Years

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

The wires are not a problem, I have them nicely tucked away and it's been working great.

[@imaslowlerner]

Nice, I like it. Checked the website and says there's a waiting list.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Thanks, yeah I guess this video really gave them a boost in business.

[@kyfaithhavenfarm9228]

They are $219.00 😫. But I’d love to have one some day. Thanks for the demo. God bless, Carol B

[@mirageycq]

Very nice video, thanks. I think it could be mounted inside I guess.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Thanks, Yes you could also mount it inside if you want.

[@Tinaejs]

Wondering if you think it would last longer if it was mounted inside? Or maybe it wouldn't work that way?

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Yeah I guess you could mount it from the inside if you have the room to do it. If you do, you would have to put a piece of electrical tap over the blinking green LED light telling you that the door is closed or it will irritate the heck out of the birds at night. 🙂

[@danielleterry180]

Hi it’s been 2 years how has that coup door held up? I need one so shopping around

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

This is the old door, they have a new one now that I use with better electronics, switches and safety features inside and it has been working flawlessly.

[@sideshowbilly3755]

If a passing car's headlights hit the solar panel in the middle of the night, will the door open? I also have a couple security lights around the property. Will these lights prematurely open the door?

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

It won't open with headlights shinning on it. Just make sure the solar panel is facing the sky.

[@sideshowbilly3755]

@@petebeasttexashomesteading Awesome. Thank you, Pete.

[@nerdyhomesteader5014]

Thanks for the video. I have one of the automatic door openers with the string you mentioned. It has worked well for me however I do not like that it does not have a solar option like this one. My questions are: how solid does the obstruction have to be to stop the door. After it stops does it wait a bit and start again or just stay there? I would worry about it leaving my coop open all night.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

They have an updated version of this chicken door opener and it works great. Has new features and is less noisy. here's the video review I did. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZjHXmmcf9-rjrM

[@wayneynot]

If for some reason the door stop Because a chicken is in the way, Is it going to continue to close once it's clear Or it's going to remain in that position for the whole night?

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

The new doors they sell now will continue closing ones the obstruction clears. Here's the link to the new door: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZjHXmmcf9-rjrM

[@craftingwithnathalie74]

Pete, it seems that the door works just as well on the inside or the outside. So you could have installed it inside.

[@annettenewton6240]

You have had a little time now to use this door, how do you like it now ?

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Annette Newton Works great 👍

[@jaxson3887]

How do you think the product would do in winter storm weather?

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

I think it would do just fine in snow, But like any type of door an ice storm my freeze it shut.

[@brendal5175]

Looking forward to the fenced in court for the Ladies.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Thanks, I'll be starting that today.

[@lodprice2343]

High tech and very nice!

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Thanks, a little too high tech :) but it's either that or I get up early to let them out.

[@tgs989]

Good video-well done. Nice dog

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Thank you

[@altcoinbonanza3926]

Love your videos. I have started a small chicken coup my self but not as nice as yours. I am interested in this product though. Has the product been holding well since your install?

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Thanks, yes the chicken door works great. My chickens go in for the night at about sunset and the door closes about 20 minutes later.

[@altcoinbonanza3926]

@@petebeasttexashomesteading great to know. thank you

[@wbduckman]

Pete, I purchased one of these seven or eight months ago. Having all kinds of trouble right now. Cannot get any support from this guy. Website has no phone number, and emails go unanswered. I am having to raise and lower door manually. Could you please provide some way of contacting this person so that I can get help? Bill

[@ladiesfirstchickendoor9547]

Bill, I only had a problem with my email for a few days, but that has been many months ago. I have not received any emails from you. And I have sent you several. My two email accounts are [e-mail] and [e-mail] Please check your spam folder. Let's get this resolved. Thanks, Matt

[@dodge7679]

Really enjoyed coop building stages...now onto run..I have to make a new one for mine as my ladies are really free range at the moment...access to all areas since there old run got flooded ...wife not happy with poop💩 at💩 front 💩door 💩and💩 tbf 💩literally 💩everywhere💩..🇮🇪

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Yes they can get a bit messy with the poop 😫

[@Paul_n_Texas]

In the era of identity crisis I believe I was born a rooster meant to live on the upper east side in Pete B's super duper chicken coop 😎 Nice job Happy Thanksgiving

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Thanks Fred, I really appreciate that.

[@wayneynot]

Be so loud, Would it scare the chicken?

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

The new doors they sell now are much quieter.

[@SpookyFreeHalloween]

Now you need an automatic opener for that window instead of having to go into the chicken run and scratch yourself on the wire unlocking it. A simple screw drive can do the job for you by attaching it to the window or a brace.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

👍

[@tommckenna3970]

Are you still happy with product?

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Yes absolutely, I don't even think about the door anymore. It opens as soon as it gets a little light out and closes about 25 minutes after sunset.

[@wayneynot]

I really like it But don't think I like the wires being exposed on the side, I Would probably drill in the back of the pedal instead, I will definitely buy something like this.

[@arlenejohnson9597]

I wrote to them, never got an answer.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Apparently, after I made this video they got very busy. If you go to the product page it says " We are currently catching up on existing orders, and due to high demand we now have a waiting list. If you would like to be on the waiting list, please email [e-mail]" There's no other way to contact them.

[@wtftolate3782]

Put another nesting box on the other side.

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

It's really not necessary. there's 6 spaces available for the hens, but they only use 4. But I might put something that looks like nesting box on the other side and use it as storage.

[@2olvets443]

The biggest downfall seems to be warranty. If only 12 months they don't feel comfortable it will last beyond a couple of years if that. That's not to say it won't last more but when they don't trust that it will it doesn't say much for the product. And they are $219.00 now. Quite a bit more than run-chicken which I think was the first to come out with the concept. They too only have 12 month warranty which is sad.

[@panosdimi4713]

Its chiken from the future xaxaxa

[@imaslowlerner]

Oh yeah, when the video first started I thought 💭 you were Ray Liotta.

[@imaslowlerner]

Normally you would test the doors safety features by putting something soft in the doorway like a roll of paper towels.

[@luke0b708]

LOL, as if this isn't an advert. Good product though!

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

No advert honest, Just wanted to do a review on the chicken door opener that I needed anyways and yes it works really good too. Thank you for watching.

[@panosdimi4713]

Its olso protect and from dam rats

[@mr.notimportant]

189$ ? What do y'all think too much for a door I can probably make one cheaper! Like for a video?

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

Sure we can all make a door cheaper but this is fully automatic and no timers to mess with and it's been working great.

[@anitablair6396]

It’s sooooo loud!!!

[@jeremysmith4163]

I got mine from AutomaticChickenCoopDoor.com It was a far less complicated install. Maybe 15-20 minutes to install. Cheaper than this one too.

[@pattikemp-gettmann9646]

Very loud and very slow.

[@johnmaxwell5247]

I don't care for it . Way too noisy and very slow. I would like to believe the tiny solar panels will last, but I have my doubts ( same as the sensor ) That unit is straining to work under the solar power it operates on. If they ever " perfect" it, I would reconsider , as it would be great for an off grid set up .

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

John Maxwell Yeah it's a little noisy but it's not because it's straining. The noise is because of the sheet metal the motor is mounted too. But it's been working great.

[@mortgagefinancing5558]

moves too slow

[@SolarJim2]

Loud and slow!

[@ericprieto9765]

Can this be mounted horizontally?

[@petebeasttexashomesteading]

It should still work but not good for chickens, it would be too low for the chickens to get in and out.