Building an "Old Style" henhouse.....move in day!....... (pics)

[Steve]

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Snakes!

That is my kryptonite.

I have had a loaded shotgun stuck in my gut, and that did not scare me nearly as much as the littlest ole snake.

 

[vicki2x2]

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Snakes!

That is my kryptonite.

I have had a loaded shotgun stuck in my gut, and that did not scare me nearly as much as the littlest ole snake.

Hmmm, good to know, good to know.....................

 

[patandchickens]

Well, just for whatever it's worth, the reason that buildings like this often had openable upper windows was because it really facilitates ventilation and cooling, especially in the summertime when you *need* the cooling. They act as sort of a solar chimney, giving the air somewhere to rise to exit which pulls in maximum cooler air thru the rest of the openings down in the main house. If there are only soffit vents, you will end up with a wad of hot air trapped up there, also no extra propulsion for your ventilation.

If it doesn't get real hot, that may not be an issue. Certainly it matters more with high stocking densities than with light hobby type use.

Pat

 

[KrisRose]

FRchuckw is right- those top windows are for ventalation in summer and heat in winter. Its amazing how much solar energy those south facing windows can collect. I would love to have one of these put up.

 

[Steve]

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Thanks Pat!

I think that since the upper roofline is higher than the windows will be and that roofline is continous vents I (hope) it will meet my needs.

I guess I should have said why the uppers will not be operational.....waaaay back a few posts I mentioned I wished I had made that short wall taller.....well the reason is because if I had made it taller I could find a "operational" window to fit. Since I am gonna have to make this window/s myself it will be a fixed unit.

And you are right, there won't be an exorbinant amount of birds in there.

Also.....bear in mind those huge front windows are sliders ....I know, once again I didn't mention that. I guess somethings are like a surprise, you'll see them in the end.

 

[Steve]

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Don't you dare bring a snake next time we meet......

 

[vicki2x2]

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Don't you dare bring a snake next time we meet......

Just a little, bitty one???

 

[KrisRose]

The windows I've seen in these coops were like casement windows. They angle in about 4 inches when open with wire for predator protection on the outside. They were pretty much left open all summer except in bad storms. They had dirt floors so a small amount of rain did'nt seen to concern anybody.
Not in construction so I don't have the terms to descibe this as accuratly as I would like. Also I'm sure there were a dozen different ways these windows were installed and used.

 

[chickflick]

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Do you realize that between you and Vicki 2x2.....you are the reasons I am driven to this point.....you...you....ENABLERS ! This is all YOUR fault!

Thanks!

And you love every minute of it. Look at all the joy you are getting from those little fuzz butts. You got it worse than me....I'm not even thinking of getting a bator. You are waiting for eggs and getting all excited about hatching.

I'm afraid of rooster over load...

We did you a huge favor!

 

[FrChuckW]

Steve, You can still make the windows operational if you use a side hinge on them so that they swing into the coop. You would just have to frame the windows to fit the opening. A little extra work, but it can be done. Especially since I do remember how humid Michigan summers can be. I grew up there, Cold winters and Hot Muggy Summers!