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No easy way to run power out to the coop/run, but that's something for the future maybe? lol

Here's a thought that's running through me now. What about building a misting system?

We can't paint the roof as it won't work with the metal we got (galvalume), and the top of the insulation will probably be about 5 feet off the ground at the lowest point. Is there a way to keep them from eating it, and how hard will they jump up to peck at it? We have buff orpingtons so want...

It's a lean to style roof, so only one sloping side. So no ridge vent and I'm planning on cutting holes in the fascia. The low side will be about 3 to 3.5 feet off the ground (after a 1' overhang from the metal roof sheets). I figure during the day they'll be out in the run area so no problem...

So I am looking for advice. We're part way through building our coop/run and want to make sure our peepers don't get too hot. We are right now looking at putting the heat reflective insulation under the rafters. It's the type that's shiny on one side and white foam on the other. The coop...