Building my first coop

[Epnh77]

I appreciate all of the suggestions and positivity here! Thank you... I needed something to focus on outside of all of life’s problems and the chickens have been a great experience (plus some unanticipated carpentry).

 

[jthornton]

I have a small vent under the two overhangs and this larger one over the door... do you think more is needed? Also the window opens completely for warmer weather.

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I would make the whole area above the door a vent.

JT

 

[aart]

I have a small vent under the two overhangs and this larger one over the door... do you think more is needed? Also the window opens completely for warmer weather.

Overhang(soffit) vents can probably stay open all winter.
You may need to put a damper up on the bottom of rafters above the roost in winter,
just a piece of cardboard from top of wall out about 2 feet to redirect the airflow.

Best to have glazed top hinged covers for all your windows too keep rain and blowing snow out.