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  1. tdgill

    Moisture in Coop/Shed

    yes, it is much better. Thanks! I had been keeping it open and letting the birds roam the fenced backyard, but now if I have to go somewhere and put them up - its good for the moment. DBF said why didnt we just build a coop to begin with? now he says that... ugggg... trying to make the most of...
  2. tdgill

    Moisture in Coop/Shed

    some more ventilation... the window is 2.5 feet by 3 ft and now both sides of barn door have hardware cloth. DBF is still kinda freaked out about cutting holes out of a perfectly good wall....hahah. also have materials for splash guard that was given to me by a buddy, and some recycled...
  3. tdgill

    Moisture in Coop/Shed

    well, I got something accomplished on the south wall as in this double duty door which was originally just for the run that is inside it. The chickens have since taken over the entire shed so i don't really use that run anyway the door can now swing into place of one of the barn doors to add...
  4. tdgill

    Moisture in Coop/Shed

    you all are wonderful! Thanks again. Never thought about splash at all. It is also good to hear about roof overhang and lack of gutters because that was one of my original considerations. The building itself has a wood floor inside which we treated with polyurethane years ago, and it is on a...
  5. tdgill

    Moisture in Coop/Shed

    Just the typical ridge vent and 2 windows facing North, plus a barn door on the south side. We planned on adding vents up high also. Its alot draftier than I believed as well. Around the doors mainly...but i have the chickens kinda boxed in at the moment hoping that would keep them outa any...
  6. tdgill

    Moisture in Coop/Shed

    I have to resolve this asap. I'm thinking my shed needs raised or moved...I never noticed how damp my shed could feel until I put my dear chickies in it! I have lamps out there at the moment and everyone seems comfy, but I am worried about the humidity and dampness until I can raise the shed or...
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