Raccoon proof latches ?

[kyron4]

I got some hook and eye door latches for the side panel of my coop. The have a spring loaded "lock" that has to be pulled back before the hook can lift out of the eye. Can raccoons manipulate this style of latch ? Also the coon would have to be hanging on the side of the coop to get to the latch. -Thanks

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

Anything is possible, but I have used that type of latch in areas with heavy raccoon activity and not had them opened

 

[Norcal527]

I use a hasp with a carabiner instead of a padlock

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

I have padlocks on all of the access points to my coop.

 

[Redhead Rae]

My mom knew of someone that had a pet raccoon that could open combination locks but that was on the cage the coon was kept in so it was highly incentivized to get out. I've used hasps and carabeaners on all my coops and coons have never gotten in.

 

[Trish1974]

I got some hook and eye door latches for the side panel of my coop. The have a spring loaded "lock" that has to be pulled back before the hook can lift out of the eye. Can raccoons manipulate this style of latch ? Also the coon would have to be hanging on the side of the coop to get to the latch. -Thanks

Possible, but unlikely. I always err on the side of caution, so if you can get more complicated locks, you should.
The man who built my first chicken coop said "If a toddler can open it, so can a raccoon." So if you have a toddler in the family take him or her lock shopping with you.

 

[Mybackyardpeepers]

I have just the regular hook and eye style, but I have 2 and they are pretty tight. We have a racoon that literally undid a bungy cord, no chewing it off. They are clever animals.