Why is there a hinge on the roof of the run when the directions show it to be screwed shut? Did I do something wrong?
1490024
Yes, there are two elbowed hinges on the "down" side of the roof (at least in my coop). The hinges are screwed into the roof and the end. The picture shows the roof hinged open at the "down" side with two end posts on the "up" side turned up to allow ventilation. The top can be opened further for cleaning.
1490025
roof on the pen can open both ends,or you can screw it shut either side,up to you, they have brass hooks to keep it closed as well to keep out preditors.
1490026
One side can be screwed down the other side can be left where it can open and close that's how we let our chickens out to roam and our dogs couldn't get in
1490027
Only part of it is screwed shut. You can access inside of the run from above, rather than opening the side door and encountering an escape.
1490028
You have to screw the base of the hinges to the "door" and the wall to have it hinge open and shut. Past that you have to mount the support bars to the roof and the side walls as well.
243629
My guess is that you cranked it up to high. Try stopping before you reach the very top and then backing the crank off, as it advises in the instructions.
128880
I have one of these and I do not find that closing is any more difficult than opening. Perhaps the umbrella is "hanging up" on the upright post? If so, change the angle of the umbrella before cranking closed.
2051938
Yes, only problem I have is that the roof doesn't hold up to snow...it sags and snow accumulates and then drips when it melts. I'm trying to devise a way to make it stronger. Any ideas?
60512
Gee i have 3 of them and hasn't happened. My first suspicion is maybe the bolt hole is a little too snug. I'd check if you have the same issue with the door open. Then loosen the plates a little to see if you still have the issue. Several things could cause it, but maybe when they originally drilled the holes they were a little off?
677467
No, the roof doesn't hinge. But it could easily be made to. Only the screened open room has a hinge. The top panel opens right to left as you look at the picture on this page. Just a hint, take time to re-glue all the joints. It's made in China and they must have used cheap glue. All my panels needed re-gluing and tougher hardware.
1913864
There is a switch at the top marked open/close. Push on the side marked open to open it. When it is opened it will stick up on the other side higher than when it is closed.
1919216
Yes the roof is hinged. It stays open so that you can clean out nest box and cage from the top if you want. Hinge is easy to push in and close when done.
1109938
There is a flapper in the vent exhaust on the fan. It may be stuck. Those fans really work well. Just my guess.
785865
There absolutely should be no hidden check valve in the run. At the outside end there should be a flap or louvers--the manual says how to deal with either. There might be a grid on the outside but the manual (and I) say to throw it away--it will continually clog.
939490
I didn't do the plumbing.. However the plumber didn't seem to have any problem with it...Sorry, I don't have the answer... The vent was in the same place on the roof..
1564610
It runs along the top portion of the roof on the back section to support it. There are two small fabric flaps in the inside of the house that hold it.
575922
I like the hinge, it gives you options for entering the run. The side closest to the hen house screws down, then there are latches that hold down the other side. Sometimes it is easier to just unlatch the roof of the run and reach in to grab the feeder; rather than to go through the little door on the side. Plus chickens aren't scurrying out. :)
2080181
If you had the screen on the top zippered shut they would not be able to get out! I have this version in red which i believe is their older model (and has a zipper close on the top). I am not sure that the newer cot has a "roof" so I would make sure you check that before you order or make sure you are able to get the older version!
564604
I left mine on, but it seems you could remove them and place the plastic clips back in where they bolt to the roof. I saved mine in case I ever wanted to do just that.
1315162
Try and place the two panels with the doors, on opposite side of each other. Better access.Start with sliding the bar over two panels, then third etc. One person holding them together, while one slides the bar down. Roof goes on last.
1856803
I had the same concern. Here is what I did and it actually worked. The put the legs and fluid mechanism in a medium dry bag and taped the top shut.