Just started the coop. Here are the pics. I want three windows and a door. One widow will be on the inside so when I go in the barn I can look in the coop without haveing to go in. One will be on the East wall where the tiny plexiglass piece is. The other will be on the South side which is the back wall. My husband wants to put in small Casement type windows so rain/snow is less likely to come in. The "interior" window(opens into the barn) is a large 36"x 52"regular double hung window I found for free. I want an openable screen door which will also open to inside the barn. My husband wants a solid door for better insulation(but LESS ventilation) Is two outdoor windows and one "indoor" window enough for a 8x10 coop with 5 chickens (I want 5 more next year)? The roof will be approx 6 feet tall, except where the stairs go up(see pic), which is my next question- Is that a good place for the roost because the angle of the stairs will make a natural "hover" if I am understanding that term right. My husband is going to insulate all walls( I think he said R 13 if possible), but he asked if he should put a fan in. Is that overkill for ventilation for 5 chickens? Our winters are frigid here. Our barn is two stories and can hold two cars easily. Any help or advice is appreciated. We HAVE to finish this coop soon or my chickens are going to freeze to death in their Chick n Hutch. The nights are now regularly getting into the 30s. Eeek.
The outside view now:
The outside view now: