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I'm convinced, now to get my dh to put in those vents! Now that the coop is up and hunting season is upon us he is not very inclined to do this. Fingers crossed!

Thanks for your help with the temp and grit questions. However, this leads to another question re ventilation. Why is it not appropriate to open the window in the coop to supply ventilation instead of carving holes for vents up high? Doesn't a vent cause drafts as much as a window?

Two questions: We have a run that has a contractor's sand base of about 4-6 inches deep. Do we need to supplement with grit? What is an acceptable night time temp in the coop. We have a heater that kicks on at 36 degrees and turns off at 45 degrees. Is this warm enough? We are in Bozeman...