What type of lock do you use on your coop? Post pic, please

[ThatTeowonna]

Hello. I need to further secure my chicken coop. Right now, it has a simple slide lock. I'm having a hard time envisioning another option to provide better security. What type of lock do you use? Please post a pic of the setup and let me know where you bought the components. If possible, add cost. Please and thank you.

 

[Emelyn]

Hello. I need to further secure my chicken coop. Right now, it has a simple slide lock. I'm having a hard time envisioning another option to provide better security. What type of lock do you use? Please post a pic of the setup and let me know where you bought the components. If possible, add cost. Please and thank you.

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I use that and on top I have a lock like this (link below)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xerBm5J5G4PXAt1S10bnx3DAxUSFxNGnT0gm8S_GJvI/edit

 

[neo71665]

On the main run it's a chain link kennel door.

in the hole of the latch is a cheap carabiner tied to a string tied to the wire.

 

[Sally PB]

Mine is a small carabineer and two eye screws. You have to turn it around, open it, and unhook it from one of the screws to open the door. I don't know the cost because it was all stuff we had on hand, but not expensive, I'm sure. The carabineer works as a door pull too.

 

[ThatTeowonna]

On the main run it's a chain link kennel door.

in the hole of the latch is a cheap carabiner tied to a string tied to the wire.

Thank you for that! I have that style lock on my old chicken run. I’ve been using metal wire to add more security. This makes a whole lot more sense. (Duh...)

 

[ThatTeowonna]

Mine is a small carabineer and two eye screws. You have to turn it around, open it, and unhook it from one of the screws to open the door. I don't know the cost because it was all stuff we had on hand, but not expensive, I'm sure. The carabineer works as a door pull too.

I feel like such a fool. There are so many simple solutions that are 10 times better. This is excellent! Thank you for sharing... I mean really!

 

[aart]

All my coop and run doors have screen door springs for 'auto-close'.

Hasp..... with caribineer on a chain(so you don't lose it).

Spring loaded hook and eye.

Sliding gate latch...also with caribineer.

Don't use this kind:

 

[cmom]

I use spring hook latches on my gates and nest boxes..

 

[ThatTeowonna]

All my coop and run doors have screen door springs for 'auto-close'.

Hasp..... with caribineer on a chain(so you don't lose it).
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Spring loaded hook and eye.
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Sliding gate latch...also with caribineer.
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Don't use this kind:
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I did it! Super easy and I feel much better now.

 

[Tervuren]

All my coop and run doors have screen door springs for 'auto-close'.

Hasp..... with caribineer on a chain(so you don't lose it).
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Spring loaded hook and eye.
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Sliding gate latch...also with caribineer.
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Don't use this kind:
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ummm what’s wrong with the last one? I have one like it with a carabiner, is that not secure?