How is the nest box hinge supposed to be attached? It doesn't fit with the predrilled holes
990274
make sure you have all the pieces where they should be and the right side is facing out. make sure the right side is on the bottom and it is not upside down. all of our fit together perfectly and all the holes in the right place. WE HAVE PUT TOGETHER 3 HOUSES ALL DIFFERENT AND THAT WAS OUR MISTAKE THE MOST, ONE OF US CAUGHT IT BEFORE IT WAS FINISHED BUT I THINK THAT MAY BE A COMMON MISTAKE. GOOD LUCK...I WILL BE GLAD TO HELP IF ANY MORE PROBLEMS OR THIS IS NOT THE PROBLEM.
990275
We actually do not have it hinged, We ran into the same problem. I use it to just prop it up! I think that was the only issue we have, other then that its working out great. We had some pretty bad rain and the girls stayed dry. I have 4 large girls and they seem happy. Hope this helped. Enjoy!
990276
Hi Nichole- Since this is a prefab coop, perhaps they made a mistake. mine was fine when constructed last year. I'm sorry to not be of much help.
195073
Wow, I did not have that happen to me. Mine went together beautifully and looks great. I would suggest Lowes or Home Depot or a similar place. I suggest bringing the frame piece in need of the bolts to ensure a proper fit.
323803
It'l is supposed to screw in to the base. If it does not, yours is defective. I would exchange it.
1476584
remove the plastic cap at the top hinge and remove the 3 bolts. at the bottom of the door there shold be 3 more bolts. remove them and put both hinges on the other side. you will have to poke holes in the plastic bumps on the top to put the bolts in.
1751897
You will probably have to drill holes. I predrilled the hole then used a little larger self tapping screws. I did not use the provided hardware.
1242023
Mine didn't fit together either, which was one of the many reasons I was going to return it. When Amazon told me to just keep it or throw it away, I gave it to a neighbor who used his own screws to get it together.
1460058
I had an older version of the door so the replacement flap's holes for screws along the top did not align. I just drilled my own holes to fit my door. A bit inconvenient but it works great.
407928
I had the same question when I first opened the package containing the enclosure. The tiny screws weren't installed, but I couldn't figure out how to open it, so I came here to see what worked for other people. What worked for me was just giving the enclosure a slight 'shake' while holding it horizontally (holding the sides of the enclosure, not the top and bottom). That caused the metal bottom to fall out, then I easily removed the top. It's one of those things that once you see how it's done, it makes perfect sense. But until then, it can leave you scratching your head.
2117962
Unfortunately the hinge areas are stamped plastic--not actual articulated plastic hinges per se. I'm afraid that's likely an indication long-term usage isn't an option with this particular one, either.
1282738
In mine, the panel sits in the bottom without attaching/or being nailed in place. Once you put the whole thing together, put the bottom panel inside the bench and it should rest on the frame securely-the way a boxspring sits on a frame. I was pretty confused too. Also, I had many leftover hinge parts and screws I couldn't figure out where to put, but it is assembled stably. Hope this helps.
234896
I can find nothing in the installation manual about pre-drilled hole for the bars.
1390917
here are my step by step instructions for this .. with pictures!https://community.nest.com/message/52028#52028
2045028
The hinges need to be adjusted. Loosen the adjustment on them and see if the doors close all the way that way. If they do, then adjust accordingly. If they don't they weren't installed correctly or you bought the wrong ones.
318915
Haha had the same problem but then,I decided to put the nesting box into the cage. Though I did get a new cage since it wouldn't work with the other one so got a new cage and put the nesting box inside. I hope this helps you out if not then I'm sorry I couldn't be any help to you.
2120746
Funny you should ask. I had a hinge issue as well. But lucky for Amazon / Simpli Home, I have a very handy husband who was able to rectify the problem (which, there should not have been a problem in less than a month's time). But so far, the problem seems to have been solved.
1318644
Ours came with additional hinges. We did have to adjust the pattern or remark the hole placement for the screws. It came pre marked. It was obvious the pre maked hole pattern was off
1112408
Mine did this after some use. Here's what I did. Open the door all the way and use pliers to move that flimsy hinge at the bottom slightly to the right. Gently. It's really of poor quality. Now the door closes all the way. Clever me.