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We use a drilled patio door lock on the coop nearest our 
house because it is a sliding glass door. It takes some 
dexterity for me to even open it, but probably wouldn't 
work as well if the coons had a way to get to it. On the 
coop in the sheep pen we use a regular loop latch and 
secure it with one of those dog leash contrivances (do 
those thing-eys have a proper name?). As far as I know 
coons do not have opposable thumbs so I don't see how they 
could open it, but perhaps it's the mighty lamb-o that 
keeps them away.

--Sage
Way Out in Texas

On Wed, 21 May 2008 13:48:00 -0500
 Gene GeRue <genegerue AT ruralize.com> wrote:
> On May 21, 2008, at 9:17 AM, Roy Morgan wrote:
>
> >  'Might need a latch to keep the coon, et al
> > from opening it to get in.
>
> Never underestimate the power or intelligence or 
> dexterity of a hungry  
> coon. Do not leave lying about the key or combination to 
> any lock. I  
> am from Missouri so I will understand if you would like 
> me to show you.
>
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