[geoffwales]

Hi im nearly finnished building coop and just wondered what size pop hole should be also i know sliding one is best but i may struggle with that would it be ok if i did a folding out and down door

[poultrygeist]

Hi Geoff.

Must post photos when you feel it's finished !  

Our pophole is 12" square with a horizontal sliding door.

As long as you can fasten it securely and it will close without leavign large gaps which will cause draughts, i don't see that it matters which method you use.

As long as it's effective as a door and a ramp, easy to open and close and will last as long as you need it to, you should do what suits you.  

Rob  

[blulagoo]

Maybe it's better to do what suits the chickens?

[poultrygeist]

...and that as well.  

But it does need to be practical and effective too. No point having something that's awkward to open at 6.30 on a rainy morning !

So do bear in mind how you will operate it as well as how the chooks will be able to get in and out, etc.

Rob  

[richyrich7]

Our pop hole is 12" tall  8" wide. Like Rob said make sure you can secure it at night and its easy to open. Mines on a pulley system I got a little carried away  :roll:  

[poultrygeist]

I'd love a pulley system !  

Mine is on a long stick system.  :?   Got a piece of batten that drops into a notch when it's closed, so Mr Fox can't nudge it open. But you can't beat the satisfying squeek of a rope and pulley.

Rob  

[geoffwales]

Thanks for advice will post pics once i know how