are windows necessary for the coop?

[jprinc44]

I built my coop without them, originally, but added them later after I went in there on a hot summer day and saw the birds panting away in the nest boxes- the next week they had a nice sliding window complete with screen, covered with chicken wire on the outside to keep foreign critters out. No more worries about ventilation in the coop- they also have a fan in the summer... Moral of the story is- they need all the light and ventilation you can give them..HTH Janet

 

[Autumn Mama]

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Problems, right, yes! Brilliant! I would need to see predators, lice, mites etc perhaps to treat the coop. Better lighting = more success with that for sure.

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Yes, plexiglas has been considered. My current thinking is opening windows, though...

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Ventilation will be another consideration in the works, DH has some ideas for that up high on sides of coop. Thanks for your expertise!

 

[Autumn Mama]

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Sooo true! Thanks! We don't want a long list of "wish we would haves".

 

[Autumn Mama]

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No, lol!

They will have access to the outdoor run all day, as a reminder from my original post...

 

[Autumn Mama]

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Which side is the least desirable, would that be north? For a three-sided approach, I mean.

 

[Autumn Mama]

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Thanks Janet! It all seems pretty logical and intuitive that their needs would be for light and good air circulation. My Dh will read this later after he gets home (he's our builder!

) There's been some great experiences shared and ideas offered. I'm grateful for all of you here!!!