Very informative vid, thank you. I've owned one of these units for almost a year. I've not had to change the batteries yet (there is a flashing warning LED when juice gets low). On one single occasion, there was an incredible thunderstorm here when it got so freakishly dark for the time of day that the photo-sensor closed the pop-hole prematurely (at 6pm in Summer). I have the "Extreme" version with the extra-powerful motor and over-specced circuit-board, and frankly, I couldn't be happier. A very solid, reliable unit: it has made management of my chooks better for them and for me. I would just add one very IMPORTANT point: if your pop-hole hatch is made of wood, it will swell when wet, and give the ChickenGuard a very hard time when trying to raise it up along the runners to which it has stuck, sometimes to the point where ChickenGuard can't raise the hatch at all. The same problem occurs in Winter, when ice forms on the wet wood. Knowing this, I had an aluminium pop-door made to order (pretty cheaply) to overcome this problem. Thanks again.

I love the color you painted it!! It looks like a real coup! So proud of you

Thank you so much for a thorough video!

I bought one of these door openers from FOYS, 7 yrs ago, never able to get it to work, it's been in my dresser drawer for 6 yrs.... your video, reminded me, that I have one. I have anywhere from 45 - 90 birds, at different times, but really gun shy about buying another auto door open, and close thing a ma gij.... I Also have a poultry butler door opener, that I could'nt figure out, broke a wire, ? So thats been sitting in the box, outside for approx 5 yrs....LOL...Your video has given me COURAGE to face the dreaded automatic door opener..............LOL

Thank you for this video! Others I've seen only show you how to program but not install. This is perfect for my coop in the Spring.

Found you through motorcycles​, absolutely​ love your homesteading videos. Keep up the great work brother!

Great door that you built! I should have done that instead of buying the kit from the website of the metal door. Looks awesome.

You have done such an awesome job!! I can't wait to see your girls!

the coop looks awesome! I just recieved my chicken guard and this video ryl helped me to get it installed! thank u ery much :-)

You're doing an incredible job on the coop. This door opener is awesome.

Just got one from U.K. Can't wait to get it hooked up

Excellent video! SO glad I found it. Thank you so much for your review! Can't wait to check out your channel, even though I'm happening on your channel almost 3 years after this video. LOL! Thanks again! :)

Great video

This one came out really well. Seemed like a fast easy install.

That looks great. Nice job!

Thanks for showing, I am so tempted to try this. One question, what would be the right tool to cut the smaller pieces of wood? I do not own a drop saw.

Looks good!

I ordered the Chicken Guard Extreme. My coop is getting built March 17, 2018. I become a chicken mommy early in May. I'm so excited! Thanks for the awesome video. Where does the seal thing go? Is the Chicken Guard waterproof?

Now that is cool how much? and where is the link?

Could you possibly give us a link to where you bought this one? Or the exact name of this one? Thanks

Didn't even know something like this existed.

The windows looked great! Did you hang them? If you ever need any heavy machinery work done, a guy I work with has a wife that can do all that stuff! 🖒🖒🖒

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Diameter of the line?....can use nylon or braid line?.thanks,

Do you still like that door opener and have it ? I have been looking hoping to get me one soon.

How did you tie the cord and extend it to closed position?

Did you ever put the weather stripping in the case?

how much did you spend on wood for this?

How has it been working?

How do you like it a year later?

It's too expensive. I wish i can afford one.