Where can you get good latches?

[Jenna14Chicken]

So I'm having a few coons venturing in my yard again! And I'm not going to put up with them after what they did to my last flock. So I'm going to get some good latches for my coop but don't no which are good and which aren't and where to get them and how much they are. Thanks for any help or advice!

 

[timemine]

I use self locking gate latches secured with a carabiner on all my doors. The only thing to look out for would be the door closing behind you and having no one to let you out.

 

[Jenna14Chicken]

Ok thanks, what about for the door for the chickens? Or do you let them out from the door u use? Thank you!

 

[Jenna14Chicken]

Does anyone else Have any?

 

[TLWR]

I use hasp locks on pen and house doors and then put a carabiner through all.

 

[jpalmatier83]

I use lockable barrel bolts And carabiners. I also shim one side of the barrel bolt so it's more of a pressure fit. Hasps and carabiners would work as well.

A quote I heard, which is apt, is "if a 5 year old can open it a raccoon can". In my experience it hold true from a mental or physical standpoint. If it takes some stronger or more clever than a 5yo, you're probably coon safe.

 

[Jenna14Chicken]

Thanks everyone!

 

[koopmaster]

This hook eye latch is what i use exclusively on all 3 of my koops
Along with spring loaded hinges

 

[Jenna14Chicken]

Ok thanks why are the cost on all of these?

 

[SunHwaKwon]

I use hasp locks too. Hook and eye latches can be knocked open much more easily than a lock that has a carabiner. You can get them at a lot of places - Home Depot, Lowes, Tractor Supply or similar, or even Walmart.They are usually about $3-6 a latch depending on the size and design.