Coop Latches

[GIJared1986]

After a lot of reading and research I decided on this type of lock and latch system.


Closed and locked with a carabiner.


Unlatched with the carabiner hanging on the built-in door handle.


I used aircraft cable so I could unlatch the catch from the inside.

I have no issues with the wire keeping the latch from catching.. I did a lot of testing before I drilled the final hole for the cable..
In the end it took a larger loop and a hole drilled much higher than I originally thought. Everything runs super smooth.



View from inside of the run.


This is the second latch I added to the outside of the run so I could hold the door open for the kids when they free range.


Hope this helps.

You sir solved my problem with how to open the gate from inside...

 

[Krugerrand]

I have 2 of these on the run door. I may switch it to a carabiner. I think it could fall victim to brute force ... I just doubt a coon could get lucky twice.

 

[Krugerrand]

Coop door

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