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The square footage for the windows should only count the actual OPEN part, not the glass part. And if you don't intend to leave them open 24/7/365 then it doesn't count toward the 15 square feet but is, instead, supplemental ventilation. :) The ultimate test is this: is the temperature and...

This illustration comes from an article on cow barns, but the principle holds for chickens too. One thing to consider though is that snow will block a ridge vent in the winter, so this is why we're recommending generous gable vents. This is my Outdoor Brooder. It's a 4x8 structure with 16...

You still need 1 square foot of ventilation per adult, standard-sized hen even in the winter to remove moisture and prevent frostbite The thing is to put it up at the top, above the birds' heads when they're sitting on the roof. Pulling out the entire soffit board and replacing it with...