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WickedStewie
In the Brooder
Also i dont know if you noticed but i put "hardware cloth" metal mesh around the entire inside so when it gets warm i can essentially remove all the wall panels yet still have them contained and protected, so with all the walls off its not too hot, the only time i think itll be tricky is in the in between times in sd pring and fall when temps fluctuate more frequently...Yep, if this experimental coop of mine doesnt work out and becomes more trouble than its worth than i resort to conventional methods. Luckily though so far so good, keeps them warm while we've had temps in the 20's and 30's, and when we've had some warmer and sunnier days just open the vents and/or pop off the panels as needed. We have another greenhouse we use for its intended purpose of growing plants and are familiar with how quickly they can heat up, hence why i intend to automate as much as possible to keep the chickens comfortable, healthy, and safe even if a chilly rainy day were to suddenly turn hot and sunny while im away.