The string is to keep me from getting locked inside since the latch is outside. I just added a secondary lock.
They are quite put out this morning since they cannot escape.
I just got a fabulous new coop and run to keep my chooks safe and secure not only from predators, but to keep them out of my neighbor’s flower beds. The builder ran a string inside the door frame so I could open the latch from the inside. I fed the ladies, watered them, and went Inside for a...