Lock or not to lock... A number of folks put the ladies inside every night... do you leave them in there with food & water?
1671862
We lock them in every night. While the chickens love the ease of getting into the low doorway, it also makes it easier for racoons and the curious opossum. The simple lock stops that. As far as food and water, no. I want them to graze. The variety of grass improves the flavor and color in the yolks. I might change this if the snow piles this winter, like it did last winter.
1671863
I put my chickens in and lock it to protect them from predators. They will not eat or drink until morning. If you don't get up early to let them out, leave them some water. If you're housing ducks, they must have some water at all times.
1671864
I. Leave my hen out the freely. Roam the yard. They return to hen house every night. I leave food and water every morning the always wait. For me to come out every miring. The pen is a waste. Only used as chicks for protection
1671865
I leave it unlocked but the door down so my birds could get out to get to the food and water. I don't put doff and water in with them. I great resource for raising chickens and ducks is backyardchickens.com. Hope that helps!
1671866
No. I lock them in at night and leave the food and water out in the pen. In the morning I turn them out.
591134
No , it's a safety lock to keep people from going out or people coming in. Can only be accessed from the inside.
410405
There is no key lock. The drawers push closed and have a slight pressure added too keep them in. That is all.
406186
Actually, we keep a rotation of kindly old doormen on staff 24 hours a day (they are all named Terrance, so please refer to them by name upon arrival). Present your printed Amazon receipt to them, and they will let you in. Keys should be in a bowl by the door once inside. (Note: They will NOT accept receipts in any digital form. HARD COPIES ONLY)
838258
Yes, You have secure them so that they stay. I even eat with mine when on a date and kiss afterward! They are awesome. Don't know what I would do without them!
1704983
You need to lock the door. Well made and very pleased with it. They do sell them without locks for your info.
167108
They are supposed to over-hang the entrances. Sort of like an awning to further protect the inside where the food is. They are optional, to keep rain and snow out of the openings.
189738
no, sorry no locks....but,i used them to keep my refrigerator....and it doesn't move unless i pull or push it....
692296
I have mine stuffed pretty full. No coats in there, but Jeans & all kinds of clothes. I agree with not moving while it's full though.
1471991
I put ours in, but I don't leave it too long otherwise it seems too hard. I usually put it in for about a half hour.
665381
Not really, it would still be easy to disengage the latch even if you removed the inside latch knob. Besides, you don't really want to lock someone in, just keep people out!
1685238
No. The doors do not have a lock. They only have magnets to keep the doors closed tight.
2048945
They lock open but weight of shelf keeps them closed tight...but not locked
319195
I keep mine inside. They like to be near a window with good light. Watering and how they are potted is important. Comes with instructions.
1299063
I had the same concern, but this doesn't seem to be a problem. The previous answers pretty well sum it up. Remember to buy the locks.
996378
well i have no problem, ! I guess those folks are to light or where turning it the wrong way. Remember new stuff needs time to break in also.
325958
Yeah, saying it locks is a bit misleading. I'm sure what they mean is that once the bar is in place the door can't be opened, so it's locked without actually locking the door.