Coop door closures

[Akrause57]

In the past I have lost a few chickens to unknown predators. I live in New England and we pretty much have everything, hawks, raccoons, coyotea, foxes, etc. I am currently making some modifications to my coop for my new batch of girls. I was wondering what door closures people use? I found these for the nesting box doors, but I am wondering about the people door that enters into their run? Right now I have a hook and eye closure that works, I am just not sure it is 100% safe.
Here are the nesting box closures, I used 3
https://www.zoro.com/buyers-product...Ma6OHdKGm0hFIT2fuPfO259UIUgQiSgxoCXUcQAvD_BwE

 

[aart]

Here are the nesting box closures,
https://www.zoro.com/buyers-product...Ma6OHdKGm0hFIT2fuPfO259UIUgQiSgxoCXUcQAvD_BwE

Not sure I'd put those past a raccoon.

Good old hasp and carabineers or threaded links are the best and easiest bet, IMO.
@cavemanrich has great pics of them.

 

[cavemanrich]

Just like aart stated above. Hasp and Carabiner work well. If you would post a pix of your door, I could easily make a better suggestion once I see it.
Raccoons are dexterous, and can open many latches. That is why we need to outsmart them. Feel free to ask anything else.
WISHING YOU BEST,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,and

 

[Akrause57]

Just like aart stated above. Hasp and Carabiner work well. If you would post a pix of your door, I could easily make a better suggestion once I see it.
Raccoons are dexterous, and can open many latches. That is why we need to outsmart them. Feel free to ask anything else.
WISHING YOU BEST,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,and

 

[Mamatomany123]

A raccoon will be able to pop that open in no time. All of my doors have a lock that can only be opened with a key similar to the one pictured. I read it here once and made sure to do it. Havent had a break in yet.

 

[aart]

Might need to add a block for hasp installation.

Raised a red flag(circle)...Not sure if that outlet is under good cover, but it should at least be pointing down so it can't gather water.

 

[2Old2Crow]

I use spring snap rings. Easy on easy off. No varmit it has ever got in, and we’re varmit rich out here.

 

[Akrause57]

Might need to add a block for hasp installation.

Raised a red flag(circle)...Not sure if that outlet is under good cover, but it should at least be pointing down so it can't gather water.

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Thank you so much for pointing this out!! We have it under a roof but will definitely turn it down! Thank you

 

[cavemanrich]

If you use a combination of these 2 items, and the lil extension block that aart sketched in,,, you will be safe.