Anyone Have Metal Siding on Coop?

[cmom]

I have a metal shed that I use as a brooder coop.

 

[patandchickens]

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Well, given that this is a good-sized structure with an earthen floor, I think you WOULD get reasonable benefit if you insulated (especially if you insulated heavily) and had few enough chickens to be able to get away with not-all-that-much ventilation. Even in 'average-for-BYC' conditions I think you'd see benefit from insulation. But, that said, you still don't NEED to insulate. If it gets to be January and you feel like the chickens are having a hard time and need a bit of help you can knock together a smaller enclosed area for them to roost in (to contain their body heat) or for you to run a lightbulb in... that is cheaper and easier than trying to convert the *whole* coop into that type area.

JMHO, good luck, have fun,

Pat