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Throwing this out there, I’m wondering if I can keep that widow open during the winter but direct the air upwards from inside the coop?

I guess I hit the post twice.. apparently I’m not computer savvy! Sorry about that. Forgot to mention that I’m waiting for a good rain storm to see how much/ if any rain gets in the coop. If I need to add an overhang, I’ll do it. I definitely don’t want to close up this vent. It’s working...

This week I installed a 16x32” vent at the peak of the roof. It’s amazing the difference that it makes. The heat is finally escaping. I’ve been checking the temperature inside the coop ( mornings before the chickens are let out) ... it’s the same as the outside temperature. This is exactly what...

This week I installed a 16x32” vent at the peak of the roof. It’s amazing the difference that it makes. The heat is finally escaping. I’ve been checking the temperature inside the coop ( mornings before the chickens are let out) ... it’s the same as the outside temperature. This is exactly what...

My happy family :)

:) Aart, the first thing I saw was that eyebrow overhang! It’s genius!!! With the secondary back up window that opens and closes during bad weather(blizzards etc).. you have nothing to worry about. Your coop gave me some good ideas. You have a great coop. It’s large,open, and airy. I kept this...

That’s good to hear. This is the first year here in the mountains and after this winter.... it’s like a lions roar! But things are good and it forces me to adapt. Have a great summer as well!!!

Thank you biophiliac! Hi and I hope all is well :) Thank you for posting. I’m seeing that it’s ok to hc the west side of the coop. I wasn’t worried about the east so much( winterwise) but I was unsure about the west and I didn’t want to compromise an unnecessary hole in the coop. Thanks so...

@aart ,@lazy gardener Thank you both very much!!! I’ll post pictures when I’m done :)

I’m realizing how important a secure screen is. I haven’t been able to leave for long amounts of time during the hot weather. It’s just too hot to leave then in the coop. A secure screen would help in sooo many ways! The evenings are great (cool). The coop this morning was 65degrees. It’s the...

Ps I’m beginning to the that the heat is harder on the chickens than the cold

Thank you And considering that your in Maine.. the open air ,it’s working for you! That’s great. It’s nowhere as cold here I have to say. It’s reassuring for me to hear this. This winter my coop door has been open morning til night with fresh air! The chickens did fine better that I did...

I’m curios if I should hardware cloth and steel my current door on the south side of the coop, being able to close the opening if I have to, and adding a people door on the west side . ( the east side is shady,near trees, and I’m going to put a 10x20 predator proof screen on that side. It has...

Thank you for sharing that lazy gardener. I want to see what you did! Your post as well makes a lot of sense. I’m getting a good idea today of how to handle this Much appreciated!!!

Great coop! I love the extension on the roof! Your widows open inside the coop! ( I didn’t think of that) but your overhang at the peak should keep the rain out I would think. It’s double proof which is what I’m all about. I never thought to bend the hardware cloth under the soffit. I used 2...

Thank you for replying Aart. I haven’t opened the eaves because I’m wary of predators. I did put a nine inch vent in but it’s not enough. I have 2 issues. One is predator proofing and the other is a fear of draft because our winters are horrific. Before I start putting holes in the coop without...

The coop definitely needs more natural light

Currently a fan in the east side window

East side( shaded)

I need some advice on my 10x12+ coop. The door here faces the south side. I’d like to add ( horizontally)a 16x32 welded vent to the peak and put a small awning over the opening(1 1/2’ ). I intend on moving the solar light. This vent would be open all year long. I’d like to raise the vent as high...