It looks way too close to the wall. She likely does not want to put her head there, especially when someone’s watching. Would be good to get it another 2-3 feet away from the corner at a minimum. May make her more comfortable to enter it on her own and hang tight while snackig on some grain until you can lock it.
Regarding closing the gate, you can use a pulley system with a friction lock (like on a sailboat). This would allow you to stand far to the side, or even behind and securely close it, at least temporarily, until you can put a bolt/pin in. The system just needs to be strong enough to hold it to the side. Their necks are strong, but not super strong side to side (compared to up/down), doesnt need to be bullet proof. You’re mostly trying to keep them from backing out.
It looks way too close to the wall. She likely does not want to put her head there, especially when someone’s watching. Would be good to get it another 2-3 feet away from the corner at a minimum. May make her more comfortable to enter it on her own and hang tight while snackig on some grain until you can lock it.
Regarding closing the gate, you can use a pulley system with a friction lock (like on a sailboat). This would allow you to stand far to the side, or even behind and securely close it, at least temporarily, until you can put a bolt/pin in. The system just needs to be strong enough to hold it to the side. Their necks are strong, but not super strong side to side (compared to up/down), doesnt need to be bullet proof. You’re mostly trying to keep them from backing out.