.... The picture is similar to our building, except we have 2 windows on either side. 10 x 16 with wooden floor and pre wired. No other doors except for the roll up. We have heat index at times of 103* Shade netting will be used in the chicken run. What else can I do to make the coop itself cooler? Shade trees are still growing so they're not an option right now.
My chickens do not stay in the coop in the day time, nesting boxes are on the outside so is food and water. Insulate the ceiling area if you want to try and lower the inside temp---have the area above the insulation well vented with power ventilator fans if possible OR just put a sprinkler hose on the top---on a timer---on and off every little while to mist the top to keep it cool during this heat/hottest part of the day and year.View attachment 1087223Our brand new shed with roll up door has all of a sudden taken on the new name of chicken coop.(don't ask)
View attachment 1087223Our brand new shed with roll up door has all of a sudden taken on the new name of chicken coop.(don't ask)
. I'd put in a small door and ramp for them. You can't leave that garage door open all of the time due to wind, cold and rain.
You're going to need more ventilation. Maybe put a sheet of plastic over the floor to protect it in case you want to use it for a tool shed someday
Her shed... lol.... The roll up door is feather weight ( pun intended) and my 81 yr old MIL can open it which is a plus plus! The building itself is guaranteed up to 130 mile winds. We're in NC so we get plenty of rain plus tons of humidity. We're at 91* now with 63% humidity, heat index is 103.
