Racoon proof probably, rat proof/snake proof, no.

you are a genius my friend! how can i build this?, materials?

Interesting idea but a weasel or rat could fit through that hole easy

How do you build it?

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Genius!

I've looked a a dozen different ideas, and this is pretty darn slick! I'll be putting a variation of it in my coop. In my case, I'll set the hinge so it will fall inwards and out of sight, either by gravity or using a coil spring. Also looking at motorized options to lift/lower the door. Thanks!!

Awesome!! I am planning to make this tomorrow. As likely as evolution 😂 God bless! youtube.com/@JacobThomasRudd

The only addition I can see is maybe sticking a flat bar acrossed the outside to keep it from flipping to the outside. Also maybe a square piece of wood directly underneath where the hinge flops to keep the possibility of the hinge going past a 90° angle. But these are for extremely strong Coons. And there are some very strong Tunes out there believe me. But this is probably about the best locking door system I've seen so far. Very very impressed

Verrrry Nice!

Wow...very intelligent.... thankyou I'm using this design

Can I getvthe plans

I did it with the woodglut plans.

i would say your a smart man great idea.and what i love most is he cant get back out.coon for dinner!

Is that holes above the Hindus enough for a snake to go through?

Ingenious!

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About as likely as evolution hahaha this guy is awake god bless u

Looks good thanks

Tell me you've never encountered a weasel without telling me you've never encountered a weasel This video:

It is a great plan, but I also need a trigger so when a predator enters it is stuck. I will see what I can figure out, but again great simple idea.

Any update on your genius idea Sir? Simplicity is truly genius. Thank you for sharing.

I’d put that in & the only thing I’d have .. is guillotine 😱

Can you demonstrate that mind-blowing concept just one more time. I did not get it the first 30 times, lol....we get it. Great idea - seriously!

Very clever design. However, the down side is that gaping hole which will let wind into the coop as well as various predators!

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Wow. too simple! Super, love it!

really great idea

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It's great, but the gap over the door hinge, is it big enough for a predator?

Nice idea, it probably works well with predators like a raccoon or larger, but what about keeping mice and rats from coming in.

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Don't get me wrong but, the animal is not stupid when it comes to hunting. If it were that part of the hinge fell in and not out, it would make an excellent door lock. I can come up with 1 idea to cover that flaw: - Place or re-make an extension underneath that horizontal wood with a spike that you have outside: the intention is that the other half of the hinge falls inside to serve as a safe and is not manipulated from the outside. The only slight inconvenience is to reposition the hinge by furrowing the wood so that the other half to be fastened is within the outer limit of the same wood. According to your theory, when you close the door the blow should lower the other half of the hinge so that it is closed ........... well ... my idea is to make sure that the insurance is covered and not exposed .

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Great idea!

This is a great idea

Great idea. The evolution of the pop-door!

You slamming the door up and down, that’s not how doors open and close. Bring the door down slowly and see if the hinge stays upright. If it does, that my friend might be the flaw.

you clever

THanks for the idea! Exactly what I was looking for! Two comments or possible issues for improvement: 1) The opening will let out heat from the run/coop 2) We have snakes and ferrets/weasels that may be able to squeeze through the same gap. I am going to try to build a housing for the hinge mech that can minimize both issues. If it works out, I will post the solution if others are interested.

Sometimes the simplest thing is the most genius.

Awesome for big predators but rats and snakes can still get in that hole left at the top once the hinge falls over. I wouldn't trust it to keep my baby chicks safe thank you!

“In fact, it’s probably about as likely as evolution.” 🤣. I am going to build this locking door this weekend, but I want to use a narrower hinge, if I can find it. This is because I want the opening where the hinge falls to stay at 1” or smaller, which should restrict predator access. Thank you for sharing!

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