Ladies first chicken door - Fully automatic chicken door

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5 жыл бұрын

I just received the new and improved Ladies First Chicken Door and I go through all the features and quick and easy installation of the door.
You can find out more information here: www.ladiesfirstchickendoor.co...
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@marathon1951 3 жыл бұрын

Just installed mine, opened auto this morning, need to tweak it for night closure, easy to install, happy with it.

@ensignj3242 2 жыл бұрын

Looks well made. I’m glad it has a safety mechanism in case a chicken gets stuck .

@williamhanna5224 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video Great work !

@KathyLewis 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you this is the best model I have seen so far!

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@dougiequick1 4 жыл бұрын

I used a cheap electronic magnet a spring and a timer really super simple if you have power to your coop not self closing but we need to check the chickens a couple times a day anyway so this was a really good compromise for us ...the spring I used was just a screen door spring $3 at TS ...the door magnet was Amazon I think less than $15 and any timer with on and off will work ....All told it was less than $30 and foolproof! I set the timer to energize like at 5pm and turns off at sunrise time....we simply go down every night and make sure door is clear and just pull it closed so the magnet holds it then with the timer denergizes the spring yanks the door open! Cheap and simple! You could also use a 12v magnet and a battery and have a little solar charger to charge the battery ....worse case if the battery crapped out early the door simply opens as opposed to the fully automated doors which I would just stay closed ....a disaster if you are away on a weekend

@laurarobinson1699 4 жыл бұрын

just ordered mine! great value!

@petebeasttexashomesteading 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, mines been working flawlessly 👍

@daneshelman440 4 жыл бұрын

This is the best investment a chicken owner can buy to protect from critters!

@petebeasttexashomesteading 4 жыл бұрын

👍

@SuperDachshund 4 жыл бұрын

I've owned two for the last year: One for the chicken side, one for the ducks and geese side. They work GREAT! Highly recommended! And customer service is very helpful. Very responsive. You'll love your chicken door. Seriously!

@petebeasttexashomesteading 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👍

@allengoddu7283 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Great review

@Dobbo2958 5 жыл бұрын

Great video as usual. Thanks for all your time and effort.

@petebeasttexashomesteading 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@Kim-n-Brian 5 жыл бұрын

We bought a motor and a timer and made our own door. We have been using them for 10 years . 1 for chicken and 1 for ducks....love them !!

@roosevelttasteofamerica9183 4 жыл бұрын

Kim-n-Brian ....Our farm I want to build my own also how much did it run you.

@Kim-n-Brian 4 жыл бұрын

@@roosevelttasteofamerica9183 ours coop has electric so we bought a motor for $100.00 and it is plugged into a timer that ran about 5.00. If you dont have electric in your coop you could go solar . So far ours has been going for about 10 yrs without fail.... Good luck with yours.

@maxe381 4 жыл бұрын

Roosevelt Taste of America we made our own too, with a motor from amazon, plywood for the door, and ball bearing drawer slides to guide the door up and down. We ran an extension cord too our coop to power it (and the light we use to keep the girls laying in the winter). I’m definitely going to buy this Ladies First door though. I’m no electrical engineer so changing my current one to solar is way out of my league. Also, we have two turkeys with our chicken flock now and I think they’re messing with the string that pulls the door up (they are very nosy and curious birds lol) bc I’ve found the sting detached several times. SO glad I found this video!

@mrmustangman 2 жыл бұрын

🐓🐔 i don't have any chickens but this door makes me want to order one anyway.!!!!! 🐔🐓

@jf5firecloud21 5 жыл бұрын

Great video

@petebeasttexashomesteading 5 жыл бұрын

👍

@chemaschickencoop 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid

@petebeasttexashomesteading 4 жыл бұрын

👍

@candacehogan4647 5 жыл бұрын

I have one of these as well.. GREAT door. Price is so good compared to any other solar door and the installation is uber easy. I have mine installed on the inside instead of outside and it installs all the same and I found it because of you Pete. Thanks!!

@petebeasttexashomesteading 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome 👍

@MustSeed1 4 жыл бұрын

Where is the light sensor if you are installing it inside instead of outside? Thanks!

@petebeasttexashomesteading 4 жыл бұрын

@@MustSeed1 The solar panel is the light sensor. When the solar panel receives light in the morning, the door opens and when the solar panel receives too little light in the evening door closes. Just like the chicken ☺

@MustSeed1 4 жыл бұрын

@@petebeasttexashomesteading Thank you so much!!

@petebeasttexashomesteading 4 жыл бұрын

@@MustSeed1 👍

@vdsmade Жыл бұрын

Great👷👍

@bobbybiggs2571 4 жыл бұрын

your design is awesome. i built one of my own, but this is really nice.

@petebeasttexashomesteading 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@brendasivado7099 4 жыл бұрын

I have this door. I installed it on my winter coop. It couldn’t have been easier to install this door. I’ll be buying another one for my summer coop. It is perfect! Just what I was looking for with the solar power and the price is right!

@petebeasttexashomesteading 4 жыл бұрын

👍

@skybox-101 Жыл бұрын

Does the temp get below freezing where u are? So the batteries freeze?

@bropocalypse2065 4 жыл бұрын

Dang I’m sold! Thanks!

@petebeasttexashomesteading 4 жыл бұрын

👍

@ronshook5194 3 жыл бұрын

SO GLAD FOR YUOU, I WILLNEVER BUY ANY TYPE OF DOOR OPENER. I AM A RETIRED ZOO KEEPER , I HAVE HAD POULTRY , SINCE I WAS 7, OF 8 YRS OLD.... I HAVE PURCHASED MANY DOOR OPENERS, GUESS HOW MANY , I HAVE WORKING 0. ZERO. FRIENDS HAVE TRIED TO HELP ME, THEY WORK , FOR A WEEK , MOR SO THEN CAP PUT DEAD DONE. GONE.... EVETYT TIME THAT I SEE A NEW DOOR OPENE R I ACTUALLY GET SICK..... OK, MUCH LUC K WITH THAT NAUSEATING THING.... CANT WATCH ANY MORE. I HASVE ABOUT 300 VERY RARE BIRDS, IN 5 COOPS, IF I ONLY HAD A BRAIN. LOL GOD BLESS

@greghackney8437 4 жыл бұрын

Got a level?

@marcusa0017 2 жыл бұрын

What did you use to secure/mount the solar panel?

@tomlagana6610 4 жыл бұрын

Great Video! Door has been ordered, however any idea how long it takes to actually get it? My coop and chickens are ready for it!

@petebeasttexashomesteading 4 жыл бұрын

I got mine pretty fast but of course it all depends on how backed up they are and with the covid-19 situation.

@tomlagana6610 4 жыл бұрын

@@petebeasttexashomesteading Thanks - Matt contacted me and yes the covid-19 situation is creating a 3-4 week delay. Hope to have it by mid May!

@winginitwithirishcolleen6692 5 жыл бұрын

Oh man,.... we NEED one of these!!! Great video 👍🏼☘️👍🏼

@petebeasttexashomesteading 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙂

@oddopops1327 5 жыл бұрын

👋😊

@stevebillow395 3 жыл бұрын

I'm back for more chicken videos. What do you recommend to keep hawks out of your coop/run. I'm looking for something that will last and not break the bank, also not be to heavy in weight

@petebeasttexashomesteading 3 жыл бұрын

I bought two of these chicken runs on Amazon for my other coop and they come in different sizes. amzn.to/2NZpmRq

@stevebillow395 3 жыл бұрын

@@petebeasttexashomesteading those look nice. How did the netting hold up

@cellphonerepeater 4 жыл бұрын

I have heard some light sensitivity issues prematurely opening doors when the automatic light gets turned on at night, is that an issue with your door? Also, with the set timer control button option you have, will i be able to manually correct such unintended openings?

@petebeasttexashomesteading 4 жыл бұрын

A light to open the door would have to be fairly bright and on for some time to make the solar panel produce enough power to trigger the door to open. There's no way to adjust that, just make sure the solar panel is not near or facing a light.

@cellphonerepeater 4 жыл бұрын

@@petebeasttexashomesteading ok that sounds like it should keep the door from opening premature, now that leads to my next question. How does your door perform on over cast days? Also with the manual switch , i must be able to open the door at a set time correct?

@MustSeed1 5 жыл бұрын

What happens when a really dark rain cloud comes? What happens when lightning lights the sky? Thank you!

@petebeasttexashomesteading 4 жыл бұрын

I've never had a problem with it. Lightning won't effect it, the light has to be constant to trigger the door. The door closes about 20 minute after sunset, and it's getting pretty dark by then.

@brendasivado7099 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve had no problems with either of those issues. I even shined a high lumen light on the solar panel without triggering the door. Yes, it has to be almost completely dark for the door to close, like total solar eclipse dark. Even that wouldn’t last long enough to trigger the door.

@The4thDensity 4 жыл бұрын

What happens if the door closes and not all the chickens are inside. How would you know?

@shelby131 4 жыл бұрын

Raccoon food

@greenfield1944 3 жыл бұрын

you wait until just after dark to close it

@badlandskid 3 жыл бұрын

Natural selection

@skybox-101 Жыл бұрын

Can I hook this up to power adapter if the solar dies not work or batteries freeze?

@petebeasttexashomesteading Жыл бұрын

I guess you could put a 6 volt DC adapter and connect it right to where the batteries are. But the door going up and down is controlled but the solar panel. When the light is too low, the door goes down, and when there's light, the door goes up.

@skybox-101 Жыл бұрын

Do the batteries die in winter?

@quentin768 3 жыл бұрын

Will it open on a cloudy stormy day when it stays fairly dark outside?

@petebeasttexashomesteading 3 жыл бұрын

Yes no problems with that.

@stantheman5163 5 жыл бұрын

Cool upgrade! For a low tech and hilarious take on the coop door, check out Doug Linker's channel. He recently uploaded a follow-up video of his chicken coop build as well. I follow him for his adventures in the Canadian outdoors, but he also does carving and homestead videos as well.

@petebeasttexashomesteading 5 жыл бұрын

👍

@seamansj 3 жыл бұрын

So does the solar panel just trigger the door to open and close at the right time? I guess that it don’t keep the batteries charged.

@petebeasttexashomesteading 3 жыл бұрын

The solar panel charges the batteries and acts as a sensor. When the panel stops producing power after sunset, the door will close so many minutes after that depending how you have it set. And when the the panel starts producing power in the morning, the door opens.

@seamansj 3 жыл бұрын

Pete B. Thanks. It’s on my list of “things to get for my chicken coop”. Really enjoy and learn a lot of things from your videos. Thanks again.

@petebeasttexashomesteading 3 жыл бұрын

@@seamansj 👍

@d.j.robinson9424 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Pete, with that being a screw drive, any way a racoon can pull up that door, we don't have a outside run yet, just the coop..? 💚👍👍🐔

@petebeasttexashomesteading 3 жыл бұрын

Nope, there's no way a racoon can lift the door up, plus there's no where to grab to pull it up.

@d.j.robinson9424 3 жыл бұрын

@@petebeasttexashomesteading thanks, I'm ordering one soon. 👍👍

@mrmustangman 2 жыл бұрын

only if that raccoon is an electrician...... 🦝

@andersbutler6397 Жыл бұрын

Considering this for our next build. Would you still recommend?

@petebeasttexashomesteading Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, I have them on both my coops.

@zacbunzey7676 4 жыл бұрын

I bought this door and the design seems pretty bomb proof. I do have this issue where one of my roosting perches obstructed the door which stopped it as advertised. The problem I am having now is I can't seem to get the door to move. All of the stop switches still seem to be mechanically operational but for whatever reason trying to manually override with the switchboard switch or with the remote switch is unsuccessful. Any insight?

@petebeasttexashomesteading 4 жыл бұрын

My old design door had some problems like that. There might be some corrosion going on in the phone cable plug, I would have to unplug and plug back in the phone cable to the switch when it happened.

@zacbunzey7676 4 жыл бұрын

Actually I was able to get in touch with Matt really easily via the email posted on his site. He mentioned that the fuse on the board can sometimes blow and to replace it even if it looks intact (which it did). Works like a charm now!

@melissamacgregor69 3 жыл бұрын

@@zacbunzey7676 can you give a Picture of this Fuse and its location, Because Mine is Doing Nearly the same thing.. and I don't see where there is a Fuse.. But I am Aging and My Eyes are not as good. LOL Please help, I don't want to have to pay to send this back to get it fixed as It is Only a Year old and at the Price of $200 and if I get 1 year out of it.. Well That will Just Suck. LOL

@zacbunzey7676 3 жыл бұрын

Melissa MacGregor I can send one tomorrow. It’s a round fuse towards the top of the motherboard. Pretty easy to find. Glass in the middle and metal on both side with a filament in the middle of the cylinder.

@zacbunzey7676 3 жыл бұрын

I have a picture. Send me somewhere I can send it to

@reactionsb1 Жыл бұрын

Is this still working for you? Most of the doors available are junk

@Poseidon99Jeus 4 жыл бұрын

I learned from a KZfaqr lady who said that chickens like shade. Would you plant something by the chicken-run in the future? Just asking, cause I'm a guy who hates the sun terribly too.

@petebeasttexashomesteading 4 жыл бұрын

I built the coop and run under some oak trees so they have lots of shade in the 100+ degree summer. You shouldn't hate the sun so much because you need to get some sunshine to produce vitamin d3 under your skin and it really helps with our mood.

@Poseidon99Jeus 4 жыл бұрын

@@petebeasttexashomesteading I saw the shades cast by the trees in some other videos of yours. I know the sun is good for me, but I noticed fewer girls talk to me when I'm tanned. I've been to Norway on a winter vacation, this is the only place you will crave for sunlight, barely see the sun in weeks, if you do, it is so soft and dim.

@petebeasttexashomesteading 4 жыл бұрын

@@Poseidon99Jeus 👍

@mikelavergne750 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve had mine for almost 2 years. Stopped charging. Proper testing procedures. Please

@petebeasttexashomesteading 2 жыл бұрын

I would unplug the solar panel and with a test meter, make sure you're getting 7 to 8 volts coming out of it in full sun. You should plug and unplug the solar plug a few times to make sure you're getting good contact. Also make sure the wires are connected at the solar panel. Get new rechargeable batteries and charge them on a separate charger and reinstall them. After some time, the battery contacts and plug contacts start to corrode, you'll need to plug and unplug them to make sure they are making contact.

@gregschwartz6886 3 жыл бұрын

Could I install this on the inside of the coop?

@petebeasttexashomesteading 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, here's a recent video I did on one in my new coop. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eKyhgdmYtMjJnWw.html

@justinmartin9644 4 жыл бұрын

If a chicken is underneath the door when it closes and the door stops, what happens next? Will the door try to close again after a few seconds or will it remain open all night?

@petebeasttexashomesteading 4 жыл бұрын

The door will close after the chicken moves out of the way.

@justinmartin9644 4 жыл бұрын

@@petebeasttexashomesteading Thanks. How long will the door wait before trying to close again?

@petebeasttexashomesteading 4 жыл бұрын

@@justinmartin9644 Immediately after the bird moves out of the way, the door will drop and continue closing.

@brucealvarez9263 5 жыл бұрын

Interesting use of a binder clip on the door. Do they not provide a rubber grommet for the wires where they pass into the unit? I would think that a necessity since the door may be out in the weather.

@petebeasttexashomesteading 5 жыл бұрын

No rain water can get in where the wires come into the unit because the hole is on an angle.

@skybox-101 Жыл бұрын

Do the batteries freeze in winter?

@petebeasttexashomesteading Жыл бұрын

No, this ran flawless in single digit temperatures.

@AztecWarrior69 Жыл бұрын

13:11 This is a very nice door however the safety feature needs work. I do not like that the door continues to go down. If a chicken gets their head in the door and the door stops, when the bird moves it will go down more then stop. Each time the door get lower and the bird will panic and harm themselves. Better to just stop and wait a few seconds then continue Or go back up then try again.

@stephenrudis2682 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome chicken coop!! Was wondering if you have a blueprint and materials list of it?

@petebeasttexashomesteading 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I don't have any plans but I do have the videos on me building it. here's part 1 of 5: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fsWBZL2D0di4YIk.html

@wbduckman 4 жыл бұрын

Pete, Bought mine 6 or 7 months ago. Having nothing but trouble with it at the present time. More frustrating is that there is no customer service. No phone number, no response who emails, nothing. I have 12 chickens that are unprotected at the moment, unless I walk out twice a day and board up their coop. Can you advise to me and any others what to do with this guy?

@petebeasttexashomesteading 4 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that you're having problems. The email on the website is the only way to contact him. I'm not sure if you got the older version or the newer version of the door but there might be a problem with the open, auto and close switch. I had emailed him a while back and he sent me a new updated switch for the old door that I was using and it worked fine after that. Try plugging and unplugging the switch and move the toggle from open to close a few times. There might be some corrosion going on in the switch or the phone cable plug.

@wbduckman 4 жыл бұрын

@@petebeasttexashomesteading I have the new version that you shown this latest video. I just can't understand why he does not have our list any type of phone number are a physical address to return my Unit. And as of today, his email address is coming back as undeliverable. It appears he is no longer in business. Wish I had known this was going to happen or I would not have spent that kind of money on a door. If you should happen to receive our find out about any contact information on how to go about repairs and parts, would you please post this to everyone? As well as if he is even still in business. Thank you Pete for getting back with me. Very much love your videos.

@ladiesfirstchickendoor9547 4 жыл бұрын

@@wbduckman Bill, Yes I am still very much in business. All of my email accounts have been working fine and I don't have any email from you. And I have sent you several emails. Please check your spam folder. my emails are matt@ladiesfirstchickendoor.com ladiesfirstchickendoor@gmail.com I would like to get this resolved to your complete satisfaction. Thanks, Matt

@spordo 4 жыл бұрын

I find it very cool that Matt from ladies first responded to this chain directly. I’m placing my order shortly.

@justonbohannan Жыл бұрын

Updates on the door?

@petebeasttexashomesteading Жыл бұрын

These doors work great. Here's another video I did on my other chicken coop. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eKyhgdmYtMjJnWw.html

@joannedworkin3168 5 жыл бұрын

guess what? my dogs can use kitty litter too. thanks for the inspiration. saw in your other video scoopng your chicken poop with a bucket.

@terrencegibbons3351 3 жыл бұрын

How much does it cost??

@jagboy69 2 жыл бұрын

220clucks... :-/

@Light_Worker 3 жыл бұрын

what happens if one chicken left behind

@AaronLeeFilms 3 жыл бұрын

Racoons eat like a Doctor that night.

@mrmustangman 2 жыл бұрын

fox food.....

@walnuthillfarms7579 4 жыл бұрын

Why would you need this? I'm all for it, but I don't understand why you would need it, if they are in a coop

@petebeasttexashomesteading 4 жыл бұрын

Coyotes, cougars of maybe even a racoon could tear off the hardware cloth around the run during the night and get in.

@ghermansizer 4 жыл бұрын

Really cool product and design but $200 is way too much. I could easily build something similar for half the price.

@dizzcorn1000 4 жыл бұрын

To a lot of people, myself included, time is money, and I'd rather earn $100 extra dollars at work than become an engineer and cut my chicken in half.

@murraymadness4674 Жыл бұрын

Indeed, you can buy a lot of eggs for $200...the electric windows of a car is free to many people and works great. Otherwise, a $2 arduino, $2 step motor controller, and $10 step motor. I bought a solar powered light at walmart for $20 too.. Look at my channel and I show how to build a car alarm for $10 too..