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Wind chill isn't a factor inside a coop as long as the winds aren't blowing right in.

I'd favor cutting a vent into the right side so you're using the run roof to protect the ventilation. Probably won't need to worry about covering it (especially if you can get it up high right under the roof) just wire mesh. The other two spots you already have marked, I would go ahead and use...

Ok, so that yields a total of around 2 sq ft. So yes you'll want more ventilation, around 1 sq ft per bird. Since you mentioned framing out for windows already, I'd give some consideration to also adding a large vent on the wall of the coop facing into the run. Good to know, the grass is a...

1. No you don't, unless you're in an extreme climate (i.e. arctic). 2. Front opening because it's easier to exclude rain as you note. I don't think chickens escaping from nest boxes is a common issue. Pretty much once they sit down to lay, they'll stay there unless forced out. 3. How big...