From Australia here - had mine I reckon about 8 plus years. Just gone through first battery - not surprising - solar panel still working and the charge controller you have is obviously good as the battery lasted so long. The only issue I had was not maintaining the bottom bushing and hence ceased up - my fault. The motor was so strong it flexed the very thick door off the bushing. Bloody great product guys!
Hi, thanks for the awesome video. We are loyal owners of your product. We have had our chicken door for at least 8 years. Today when I went to feed chickens, the door was opening and closing continuously. We have tried several things, but it is still doing that. We changed the battery. Hoping you might have some trouble shooting tips. We have unplugged it for now. Thanks Lisa Bonds
Hi! We've planned for that. It takes 5-10 minutes of a light transition to open the door. So if a flashlight goes by, or a car drives by, you won't have any issue with the door opening. I know many other doors will open after just a few seconds of light, but we consider that a danger to the hens. We also invented the "Second Chance Chickens". When the door closes at night, 90 seconds later it opens up for only 10 seconds to give any girls trapped outside a chance to hustle into the coop. Great question, thank you.
Hey guys. Was looking at doors for the coop I’m building for the wife. Came upon your door while watching a Carolina Coop video and immediately knew this was a door that was built the way I would be happy with. Can’t say enough how much I’m looking forward to having your door installed on our coop. Ordered this evening. But have a question about a feeder that was mentioned on the Carolina Coop video. I’ve heard great things about the feeder that the chickens step on to open for food. Sounded as if you guys were looking into making one. The wife nor I could find it on your website this evening. Wondering if this was something that you are still considering to make or decided not to continue with. Thanks guys. Looks to be a great product and hope it continues to bless you guys.
Yes and no. A 12v LiPo battery will work, but if you live in freezing weather, at some point that battery will fail to charge or provide power. Lead acid batteries usually work all the way down to North Pole temperatures. Thank you for the thoughtful question.
From Australia here - had mine I reckon about 8 plus years. Just gone through first battery - not surprising - solar panel still working and the charge controller you have is obviously good as the battery lasted so long.
The only issue I had was not maintaining the bottom bushing and hence ceased up - my fault. The motor was so strong it flexed the very thick door off the bushing.
Bloody great product guys!
Hi, thanks for the awesome video. We are loyal owners of your product. We have had our chicken door for at least 8 years. Today when I went to feed chickens, the door was opening and closing continuously. We have tried several things, but it is still doing that. We changed the battery. Hoping you might have some trouble shooting tips. We have unplugged it for now. Thanks Lisa Bonds
Love the door! It’s been great!
Your door is awesome!
Best there is! ! ! 8 years no worries
Loving your product! Can you tell me if the door will open if i accidentally flash it with a flashlight at night?
Hi! We've planned for that. It takes 5-10 minutes of a light transition to open the door. So if a flashlight goes by, or a car drives by, you won't have any issue with the door opening. I know many other doors will open after just a few seconds of light, but we consider that a danger to the hens. We also invented the "Second Chance Chickens". When the door closes at night, 90 seconds later it opens up for only 10 seconds to give any girls trapped outside a chance to hustle into the coop. Great question, thank you.
Awesome door , quality and it's great to support god fearing owners instead of woke corporations. God bless!!
8 years in use never had a issue!
Hey guys. Was looking at doors for the coop I’m building for the wife. Came upon your door while watching a Carolina Coop video and immediately knew this was a door that was built the way I would be happy with. Can’t say enough how much I’m looking forward to having your door installed on our coop. Ordered this evening. But have a question about a feeder that was mentioned on the Carolina Coop video. I’ve heard great things about the feeder that the chickens step on to open for food. Sounded as if you guys were looking into making one. The wife nor I could find it on your website this evening. Wondering if this was something that you are still considering to make or decided not to continue with. Thanks guys. Looks to be a great product and hope it continues to bless you guys.
Love your doors and feeder! Question, can you use a Lipo battery vs lead acid battery?
Yes and no. A 12v LiPo battery will work, but if you live in freezing weather, at some point that battery will fail to charge or provide power. Lead acid batteries usually work all the way down to North Pole temperatures. Thank you for the thoughtful question.