Can this open a coop door that opens out and down to form the chicken walk to the outside? My door weighs 2 pounds so the weight is ok.
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It seems like you'd have to have the motor on the outside of the coop to do that and then the string would be in the middle of the walkway - so don't know how that would actually work. Mine goes up and down inside the coop - doesn't become the walkway.
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I don't think I understand the question but this slides the door up and down. I think I googled the makers and found their site and I swear they make one now that swings open and shut like your average front door. I may be wrong but I swore I found one. Our has been great! Had it about 6 months now
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Hi Lorinda, I do not believe that this opener would work in that application unless the door drops directly from the bottom of the coup allowing the opener to lift verticaly as it is designed to do--Jon
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No, this unit needs to be inside, out of the weather. The string would be in the way of the chickens. I use mine to raise and lower the door on the inside.
1738610
Yes you can. I use mine to open door right to left by using a counter weight on the door. You might need to do the same. I use a small pulley to redirect the string where I want it. It is on a timer which is a life saver.
1738611
I don't quite understand, opens out and down. This is designed to life and lower the door but will not open a door out. It works very well. When I purchase mine it came with a timer with a lot of bells and whistles on it and I had nothing but trouble. I went with a simple on & off timer and I am very happy. I hope this helps.
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The product I bought works great. Creed to leave an nice track for the door to slide in
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Ya know Adam I have thought about it and you could change spec's it would alter the ramp in the coop, ramp would be against the coop door. If you turn that coop door upside down and change the house side from left to right. You may have to drill some new holes to get things to work and reverse panels so the coops roof aligns. I think it would work, I have built 2 and you could always sell it on craigs list if it doesn't work. The ramps on a hinge so you can raise and lower if its in the way. If you lay it out first see if it lines up. Heck the price is right I paid $50 more for it. Oh ya gotta let me know. Where theres a will theres a way. How exciting changing things up, Good luck Adam. Ya know Adam I have thought about it and you could change spec's it would alter the ramp in the coop, ramp would be against the coop door. If you turn that coop door upside down and change the house side from left to right. You may have to drill some new holes to get things to work and reverse panels so the coops roof aligns. I think it would work, I have built 2 and you could always sell it on craigs list if it doesn't work. The ramps on a hinge so you can raise and lower if its in the way. If you lay it out first see if it lines up. Heck the price is right I paid $50 more for it. Oh ya... » Read More Ya know Adam I have thought about it and you could change spec's it would alter the ramp in the coop, ramp would be against the coop door. If you turn that coop door upside down and change the house side from left to right. You may have to drill some new holes to get things to work and reverse panels so the coops roof aligns. I think it would work, I have built 2 and you could always sell it on craigs list if it doesn't work. The ramps on a hinge so you can raise and lower if its in the way. If you lay it out first see if it lines up. Heck the price is right I paid $50 more for it. Oh ya gotta let me know. Where theres a will theres a way. How exciting changing things up, Good luck Adam. « Show Less
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I think it would, for a few hours a day. It's quite roomy and can be configured any way you want -- square, rectangle, octagon, etc. It's fairly lightweight and easy to move around. However, only you know your chickens -- can they fly or climb over this enclosure? My long-legged dogs are only 8-10 lbs and they could probably climb out if they really wanted to! So you may need to consider something that has a top! Hope that helps!
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We put these windows in our chicken coop and open the windows from inside the coop. I think it will work but opening from inside the coop hasn't been difficult.
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It should work, one of ours is about 14 pounds and he goes through just fine. The only issue I have had with this door is that the flap is tinted. Our cats used to chase each other through the door into the garage. The first time I slid the hard door down to block off entry, one of my cats slammed into it full bore. Now they all check it with their paw first!
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It's a swing door and opens both ways. Don't think it would make a very safe ladder
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Probably not heavyweight enough. Maybe if you can do one at the top and bottom and the door is not too heavy
2241941
Not sure there is a definite answer because the lifting handle is designed to open hatches, lazarettes etc. I would not recommend using it to carry items heavier than a few pounds. It's not designed for that purpose.
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I would say not much more over about 20 pounds. We have only done large chickens. The heavier the load the more balanced it would need to be.
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I have used one of these to operate the aluminum window on a greenhouse for two years...works well for that. Lifts the weight of the aluminum window straight up. Not sure it could handle the weight of wood 2 x 2s. Since it is hinged at the top, it wouldnt be lifting much weight. Try it and if you have problems, put a second one on the other side.
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Depends on what you use it for. If you are just keeping your outdoor chickens in for the night then it will probably be OK. otherwise it will be too small. They won't have much room to move around. The coop is a lot smaller than it appears in the picture. Hope this helps.
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I would say no! i HAVE A COCKER SPANIEL who weighs 19.5 #. There is little room with his bed in it.Overall,too light weight construction Plus he can bump gate open. I would not buy again!!!
41789
As long as you don't baby the dog and prop the door open it works great. Even with a huge head all it needs to do is push back the door a few inches. The food is just inside, not back at all.
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It shouldn't be a problem as long as your springs are adjusted so there is very little weight on the opener. I have a 18" door and it moves it no problem, although it takes very little effort to lift my door because the springs are adjusted properly.
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No. I also have chickens and ended up building them a coop. Unless you have a cover on the top (not the tarp A frame that is optional ((I have that as well)) you will see that predators can access them. Even if that was covered, the links are too wide and they can burrow underneath. While this is perfect for the small amount of time that my dogs are there, I would not recommend using this frame and chicken wire. Other than that, my only complaint was the unwinding of the chain link, which can catch on itself and make the task very annoying. Overall people come to my house and are very impressed with the product for the price. Good Luck No. I also have chickens and ended up building them a coop. Unless you have a cover on the top (not the tarp A frame that is optional ((I have that as well)) you will see that predators can access them. Even if that was covered, the links are too wide and they can burrow underneath. While this is perfect for the small amount of time that my dogs are there, I would not recommend using this frame and chicken wire. Other than that, my only complaint was the unwinding of the chain link, which can catch on itself and make the task very annoying. Overall people come to my house and are very... » Read More No. I also have chickens and ended up building them a coop. Unless you have a cover on the top (not the tarp A frame that is optional ((I have that as well)) you will see that predators can access them. Even if that was covered, the links are too wide and they can burrow underneath. While this is perfect for the small amount of time that my dogs are there, I would not recommend using this frame and chicken wire. Other than that, my only complaint was the unwinding of the chain link, which can catch on itself and make the task very annoying. Overall people come to my house and are very impressed with the product for the price. Good Luck « Show Less
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Possibly. Mine was too rigid for y pets to feel comfortable using and when it got windy it flew open. I prefer the pliable version of these doors.
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the spacing on the wires is small enough to keep chickens in. Don't believe a 15lb dog could move it unless it was sitting on something slick. It can be anchored in the ground with the long pins that come with it.