I can certainly remove the gable vents and just put hardware cloth. I do have the coop up off the ground enough that they can go under it. I was hoping it'd be big enough since I plan to free range in my back yard. If I do need to move it it wouldn't be too hard.
The roost is a 2x3. Its gets fairly cold here in NW Missouri but not like NDakota cold. I built it for 4 hens...my wife came home with 5. There is no insulation except the condensation blanket on the roof, which has vented eves, with a vent on each of the gables. Lumber is double the price from...
So this coop size and shape was based off of repurposed material I had around. I plan to build a Wood's fresh air type and larger run once lumber prices come down. What I'm looking for is to make sure I have enough ventilation for sure, good latches and any other helpful hints. Coop interior is...