So has anybody else's coop padlocks frozen up on them?

[deerman]

torch, then oil(grease) the lock, mine also have a large pcs. of rubber over them to keep the lock dry.

 

[rockinpaints]

Same problem here in Ohio, only worse!

I am sooooooooo looking forward to spring!!! (and so are my chickies

) I have used a hammer, water, chipping away at the ice (and yes WD-40............

) Next year I am covering all exposed handles, latches and locks with something (not sue what yet

). Good luck!

 

[debid]

If you can get there with a cord, use a hair dryer. Much less risky than a torch if you're working with flammable materials nearby, it just takes a bit longer.

 

[ndemerly]

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[SweetieBirds]

I had to use a brick on my coop latch this morning to loosen the ice!

 

[Donner]

Not the pad lock on the coop, but the gates around the yard. Temperatures generally only gets down to the mid-20's at the coldest here. I suspect this technique would not work below 0F. But, y pad locks seize probably due to frozen condensation on both the pins in the keyhole and on the hook. I get them open by holding the lock in my fist in one hand and jiggling the key in, then jiggling the key some more until the lock pops open. Basically, use body heat on warming the lock and body heat transferred from key to inside lock loosens everything up.

If you are talking below 0F, I probably would not try this due to risk of hand injury. Metal will carry heat away very fast.

 

[secuono]

We have a padlock in the middle of both doors[never locked, don't have a key for it], then there is a sliding lock at the very top and another at the bottom I lock every night.
I have more trouble with the latch on the dog's run line being frozen and have to melt it before I can secure her[certified chicken killer] so she can potty.

 

[Tala]

It finally got good and above freezing today, and when I went to feed the lock was hanging open. FINALLY!!!