Adequate ventilation?

[Nicrom]

Oh, then you'll probably want lots more ventilation.



Not sure what you mean by that.

I looked it up because I had never heard of it either. I think this is what they mean...?

 

[aart]

I looked it up because I had never heard of it either. I think this is what they mean...?

Maybe.
I'd opt to remove that blocking entirely, if at all possible, and make an HC soffit cover.
More pics here:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/aarts-coop-page.65912/

 

[Nicrom]

Maybe.
I'd opt to remove that blocking entirely, if at all possible, and make an HC soffit cover.
More pics here:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/aarts-coop-page.65912/
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Ok I see what you mean. Yes, we can definitely do that. Thank you!

 

[WonkierZulu]

You have roof venting? Static vents and other types of ventilation help alot

 

[Nicrom]

You have roof venting? Static vents and other types of ventilation help alot

I do not have roofing ventilation. Maybe minimal unintended ventilation. I'll look into that as well, thank you!!

 

[Brooks_]

I do not have roofing ventilation. Maybe minimal unintended ventilation. I'll look into that as well, thank you!!

Start with the advice of more front vent, back vent, and side windows. If you find that the coop is hotter than the outside after that, then consider the roof vents. I think it's best to avoid potential leak spots.

 

[WonkierZulu]

Start with the advice of more front vent, back vent, and side windows. If you find that the coop is hotter than the outside after that, then consider the roof vents. I think it's best to avoid potential leak spots.

They already have vents......her existing vents already serve as intake and roofing vents would serve as a better exhaust then louver vents bird blocking ..................

 

[WonkierZulu]

Also roof vents are not difficult to install of you flash them in correctly

 

[Brooks_]

They already have vents.

But not quite enough. The front and back with a sloped roof would provide intake/exhaust.

Also roof vents are not difficult to install of you flash them in correctly

Still potential.

 

[Nicrom]

This is all wonderful. Thank you so much to everyone who gave suggestions. I really needed the help. This is our first time with chickens and I want them to be as healthy and safe as possible. I think we can add quite a bit of vents that were mentioned and thankfully my husband is incredibly handy (and teaching me as well!)