How would you make this opening predator proof?

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The chickens will be sleeping in there and the gaps on the top, bottom and sides of the door are obviously way too big to keep predators out.

If we replaced this door with one that's predator proof, what kind of door would that be? I'd prefer something metal that we didn't have to build.
 
Not sure how you could fashion it with metal. If possible, I'd try building it like a hoop coop door. Some examples and links below may give you some ideas.

IF you wanted to do metal, you could probably find galvanized fencing tubing at Lowes/HD, cut and use fittings to extend/expand the door to fit more snuggly, but you'd have to keep in mind that settling may occur (with any door), so you'd want a way to adjust fit as needed.

Are you going to cover the structure/pen with hardware cloth? While the framework of those do seem pretty good, I've seen quite a few folks using them, the wire that is also included is thin chicken wire which can easily break or be torn, so covering with a sturdier wire would be something to consider doing as well.

You may find that just building your own hoop coop may be just as easy or use that framework as a starter and add some cattle panels to make it sturdier. A lot would depend on your climate and the location of the pen/coop too. If you have a lot of snow/ice or wind, etc., you want the structure as solid as you can make it, this way it will last for years to come.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/mos-cattle-panel-hoop-coops.73385/
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https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/aarts-hoop-coop-chicken-tractor.72211/
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