Install Secure Latches

Solution

Use predator-proof latches on all coop and run doors and gates.

Explanation

Raccoons are intelligent and dextrous; they can easily open simple hook-and-eye closures or slide bolts. Use latches that require multiple steps to open, like carabiners clipped through eyelets, spring-loaded bolts, or padlocks.

Notes

Check latches regularly to ensure they are functioning and securely fastened.