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  1. mapurcel

    Helpful hints for building coops

    AH putting the trim inside is so simple! *facepalm* Well I may do that since I want whatever lock to be flush with the door to ensure a tight close. I’ll still include stills of me opening the door.
  2. mapurcel

    Helpful hints for building coops

    Hey all, I’m looking for some help. Does anyone have any idea what I could do to lock my coop door? I had to add 1/2 inch thick trim in to cover the gap in the wooden panels. HOWEVER, now I think I’ve ruined my chance for a sliding bolt/padlock set up :/ Do you think that I can still use 90...
  3. mapurcel

    Helpful hints for building coops

    You inspired me! I went for it. Instead of using wood as a track I used metal shelving rods. I noticed the shelves at Home Depot fit/slid perfectly in them and could be screwed into two wooden posts easily. I made the opening smaller than the door by about an inch on the sides and 3 inches from...
  4. mapurcel

    Helpful hints for building coops

    its about 6 inches. I found a link from a BYC member who posted to youtube a while ago. I may try to copy their method. I've always had a lock on my doors but it seems some people don't. Is there a consensus on that?
  5. mapurcel

    Helpful hints for building coops

    So we are trying to attach a run I made to the coop and have a relatively simple door my family can easily close and open. It is not easy to get to the back of the coop because of a stone wall surrounding it and rose bushes. So we are looking for something easy to close and open hopefully from...
  6. mapurcel

    Helpful hints for building coops

    I am at a car servicing but will take a pic and post as soon as I get back!
  7. mapurcel

    Helpful hints for building coops

    I am cutting vertical boards. I think Pine. There is no siding on the coop thankfully. I was thinking of either putting in a flap or maybe a vertical sliding door with a gravity lock to make it easier. There are so many options!
  8. mapurcel

    Helpful hints for building coops

    Does anyone have any advice on how to cut into the side of the coop and make a flap door leading into the run?
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