Chicken Coop too hot?

[member 671198]

Our neighbor has a "diy" chicken coop. It seems to be the size of a smaller doll house that he's placed under a small greenhouse frame. He's placed a clear plastic tarp over the greenhouse frame to keep it dry and warm in the winter. It's only open on two sides. The problem is that he's left it on for the summer and we're in the mid Atlantic where it's very hot and humid, and it gets full sun in the afternoon. They said that they've lost a chicken to the heat, but have left it on despite this. I've asked if they'll put a shade cloth up, but they said "no." I'm concerned that this is trapping heat for the chickens, and it's neglecting their needs. Pleae see attached photo. Thoughts?

 

[CluckyandPeepsFlock]

I 10000% agree with you.

There is little to no airflow in that space.
Also, the fact that they already lost a chicken due to heat stroke speaks for itself.

 

[member 671198]

I 10000% agree with you.

There is little to no airflow in that space.
Also, the fact that they already lost a chicken due to heat stroke speaks for itself.

Are there any reputable written resources that I can give to them to prove this is a risk?

 

[mowin]

Some people just shouldn't be allowed to own animals. You risk ticking them off if you push the situation, and if you're very friendly, that might change.

 

[JCT]

Our neighbor has a "diy" chicken coop. It seems to be the size of a smaller doll house that he's placed under a small greenhouse frame. He's placed a clear plastic tarp over the greenhouse frame to keep it dry and warm in the winter. It's only open on two sides. The problem is that he's left it on for the summer and we're in the mid Atlantic where it's very hot and humid, and it gets full sun in the afternoon. They said that they've lost a chicken to the heat, but have left it on despite this. I've asked if they'll put a shade cloth up, but they said "no." I'm concerned that this is trapping heat for the chickens, and it's neglecting their needs. Pleae see attached photo. Thoughts?

Do you have animal control in your area? If so, I would report your concerns to them. The owner might be more receptive to “officials.”