2-3 Chicken Silkie Coop

[Caden Clinton]

If you often have sideways rain just use an awning window...

Or a sheet of plywood as an awning over the wired vent.

Awning window:
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Sweet thanks

 

[Alaskan]

I just edited that post and added another photo

 

[rosemarythyme]

I agree that either some sort of awning or a vent that could be opened and closed would be a good idea on multiple sides (the one wall directly under the roof would not need it as the roof provides coverage). That way during hot weather you'll get a lot of ventilation, but during rain you have the option of closing them.

Silkies from what I've read tend to not roost and not use ramps either, so that is something to consider with your build. If due to space this is the best you can do, then aim to keep the angle on the ramp as small as possible, so it'll be easier to use.

 

[Caden Clinton]

I agree that either some sort of awning or a vent that could be opened and closed would be a good idea on multiple sides (the one wall directly under the roof would not need it as the roof provides coverage). That way during hot weather you'll get a lot of ventilation, but during rain you have the option of closing them.

Silkies from what I've read tend to not roost and not use ramps either, so that is something to consider with your build. If due to space this is the best you can do, then aim to keep the angle on the ramp as small as possible, so it'll be easier to use.

Awesome thanks.

 

[Caden Clinton]

I agree that either some sort of awning or a vent that could be opened and closed would be a good idea on multiple sides (the one wall directly under the roof would not need it as the roof provides coverage). That way during hot weather you'll get a lot of ventilation, but during rain you have the option of closing them.

Silkies from what I've read tend to not roost and not use ramps either, so that is something to consider with your build. If due to space this is the best you can do, then aim to keep the angle on the ramp as small as possible, so it'll be easier to use.

Yeah that’s true so I think I will see if they can adapt to the ramp or I’ll just build them a miniature stair case