Is this latch raccoon proof?

[elmo]

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I'm curious about whether anyone has actually had a raccoon open up a spring operated clip, or whether this is just guessing. You have to press down on the button and hold it down as you're removing the clip from the holes, then flip open the latch. You have to do this twice, since I have two of these gizmos on the door, one at the bottom and one at the top. Somedays, I think my set up is nearly "elmo proof," because I usually need two hands to get the darn door open.

 

[rancher hicks]

I have a paddolock on one door and leave the key in the lock. I have the extra key on in the house. I figure they can't turn the key to unlock it, but have thought of putting on a nail up above at people height.

 

[mediazeal]

I got a $7 lock at home depot
it is a hasp that fits over a part that turns to secure it and then it can be locked in place with a key
it is not only raccoon proof, it is human proof unless they have a key or tools to dismantle the coop or cut hardware cloth.
I have the key on my keychain
and I have the same locks on my grow-out brooder
anything the critters or humans can get to, it gets locked securely

 

[SparksNV]

See my post on Update "raccoon resistant" lock/latch for pics.

 

[Tomhusker]

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I use these, but use two on each door. One on top and one on the bottom. ALSO, I have them mounted vertical, so they are naturally down/locked. Both locks need to be lifted and turned/held up in order for the door to open.

 

[33yardbirds]

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I have padlocks on the run and the entry door. I take my key with me 'cause I don't want Rocky Racoon putting it on his Lucky Rabbits Foot key chain.

The problem with that is you'll be out in the winter, hands full of some kind of moist treats and realize the key is hanging on the hook by the door or in your other jacket or you have no idea where in heck it is.

Usually the washing machine.

 

[woodmort]

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Aint that the truth!

 

[Tala]

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I have padlocks on the run and the entry door. I take my key with me 'cause I don't want Rocky Racoon putting it on his Lucky Rabbits Foot key chain.

I have padlocks on everything too. Key stays in my left pants pocket all the time, same ring as the house keys --- which are important to take outside EVERY time because DH will lock the door to keep the dogs from pushing it open. The padlocks are to keep humans out, but also work on raccoons. I've only had one raccoon run-in in my back yard.

My bachelor pad is in fairly heavy predator terratory though, and I have two snap bolt hooks like this

and no raccoon has figured it out YET. They try to dig under, and pull the fence apart instead. I guess they aren't smart enough to know where the "door" is since it's just a piece of chainlink fence that I snap into place on one Tpost. (Obviously, the security of my bachelors isn't quite as priority as it is for my hens, their coop was hastily built and is considered temporary)
Even though no raccoon has figured it out yet, I still wouldn't recommend this kind of hook for your main coop security.

 

[PitterPatterPalace]

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I've had them figure out this kind of latch... :-(

 

[chuckzoo]

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I would like to use those on my little coop doors but everything (the wood parts) on my coop is so small and the only ones I have seen only come in big sizes.