Open coop and run design?

[Acre4Me]

[QUOTE="Kelsbug7, post: 20055658, member: 515878"

What about for the door? Any suggestions on latches that’s are pretty fool proof?[/QUOTE]

We just use a common latch with the metal plate that goes over the metal “loop” meant for a keyed or combination lock. Instead of the lock we use a carabiner clip for ease. However, apparently some raccoons can figure those out in time, but I don’t think that is common for wild raccoons so I’m just going to stick with it.

 

[aart]

What is the reason for the height difference?

If @jthornton doesn't mind....
...they like to sleep in the highest place, you don't want that to be the nests.

 

[Kelsbug7]

If @jthornton doesn't mind....
...they like to sleep in the highest place, you don't want that to be the nests.

Thanks! Roosts about a foot above nesting boxes?

 

[aart]

Thanks! Roosts about a foot above nesting boxes?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/coop-stack-up-how-high-should-stuff-be.73427/