I have had this since May of this year. There are vents on each end of the coop that measure 8"X12" and it seem to do the trick. In addition I have screens on the windows so if I need to open them for more air I can. I think the trick is to use Sweet PDZ mixed in with the shaving to reduce the...
Instead of buying a Chicken Coop from my local Feed Store I decide to build my own. I ended up making my Coop 8'x12' with a 3/12 pitched roof. I framed the entire Chicken Coop with 2x4s except for the floor joists which are pressure treated 2x6s. I made 8 nesting boxes that are 12"x12" and 2...
The inside is just open studs as I haven't insulated it. There is a two roost in front of the windows and a shelf under the roost to catch all the droppings. In addition there are 8 nesting boxes mounted 2' off the floor and attached to the wall.
...fishing line across the top of the run to keep out the Chicken Hawks. If you look close you can see the fishing line in some of the pictures.
**You can make this chicken coop turn key, for just under $1000.00; however I decided to finish the inside. I insulated the entire coop and then put...