Can predators open these latches?

[carollwood]

Finishing up my run, and am gonna leave this door and the nesting box door open so I can access them without crawling into the run. However, can a raccoon or some other predator open these? I'm pretty sure the one thats just a swiveling heart is very vulnerable. What kinds of latches can I attach to them to make them more vulnerable? Visiting Lowes soon, so would love some recommendations.

 

[jthornton]

A raccoon can open them in no time at all.

JT

 

[KettermanHillCoop]

This combo will work....and easy for humans to operate with one hand.

 

[jthornton]

My Nest Box, Run Door and Gate.




JT

 

[KettermanHillCoop]

My Nest Box, Run Door and Gate.

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JT

I just love those carbine clasps! I use them for everything!!!!

 

[jthornton]

A carabiner with a pin on the end that opens is more of a pain to use, so I use this type now.

JT

 

[KettermanHillCoop]

A carabiner with a pin on the end that opens is more of a pain to use, so I use this type now.

JT

That's what I meant...just didn't use the correct terminology.

 

[SAMnELLA]

I have the hook latches with the springs, but they can be a pain to open sometimes.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

That's what I use for all of my buildings. I even use padlocks on a lot of them. You can buy big packages of padlocks all keyed the same at Lowe's or HD.

 

[carollwood]

Thanks for the responses