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My coop has a screened door in the run. It leads to the coop some 8' away with another solid door. I have been keeping the solid door open for ventilation. The coop also has a double hung window on the south wall that can be opened if need be. I will post pictures tomorrow. John

What about the roof vents that are available at all home improvement outlets? They are cut in the roof and you cut about a 10" circle in the shingled roof when installing insulation. With a 4x8 coop I am afraid of installing to much ventilation. I am just not sure about the cold. How do poultry...

As I read through these great posts I am getting the impression I am not to worry about supplying heat for the flock? Since all this venting is necessary there is no way to keep heat in. Am I right to assume that it is the drafts I am to worry about? John

Thanks for posting the great link Chicken of the Sea. I see I have some work to do before it gets to cold. I only have a 12"x16" vent at floor level. From your link that isn't even close to the venting I need. I saved the link for future reference. John

Where is the best place to vent a coop in the winter? Floor level or roof vent? Do you folks even vent the coop in the winter? I have 6 hens in a 4x8 coop and when it is hot it starts to smell. I have been leaving the coop door open that is attached to a lockable run at night. That stops the...