Coop insulating?

[Erikalpowers]

Hi friends. I'd like to ask about insulating your coop or not. We live in upstate NY and it gets VERY cold and snowy here. My husband wants to insulate the entire coop. I was thinking as long as there is a heat lamp they would be ok. What are everyone's thoughts on this topic?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Insulate. Don't use a heat lamp. They are fire hazards and unnecessary. Birds will acclimate to falling temperatures.

 

[Erikalpowers]

Insulate. Don't use a heat lamp. They are fire hazards and unnecessary. Birds will acclimate to falling temperatures.

Great! Thank you

 

[DobieLover]

Hi friends. I'd like to ask about insulating your coop or not. We live in upstate NY and it gets VERY cold and snowy here. My husband wants to insulate the entire coop. I was thinking as long as there is a heat lamp they would be ok. What are everyone's thoughts on this topic?View attachment 2058066

I live in upstate NY. My coop is not insulated and I don't supplement heat. My coop is very well ventilated and dry. My birds do just fine. I wouldn't insulate. I'd spend my money making the run as large and predator proof as possible instead.

 

[Erikalpowers]

I live in upstate NY. My coop is not insulated and I don't supplement heat. My coop is very well ventilated and dry. My birds do just fine. I wouldn't insulate. I'd spend my money making the run as large and predator proof as possible instead.

So the big hole in the front will be a window that we can leave open in the summer and close in the winter. They we were going to vent around the whole top.

 

[rosemarythyme]

How low are you temperatures? I wouldn't insulate or provide heat unless you're talking extreme lows. Dry and draft free is what you want to aim for.

 

[DobieLover]

So the big hole in the front will be a window that we can leave open in the summer and close in the winter. They we were going to vent around the whole top.

When you put the roof on, I would shoot for a 1 foot overhang all the way around. You would then have the opportunity to leave the soffits open for constant ventilation and secure them with 1/2" hardware cloth.
I would also hinge the window on the top so it can be left open even if it's pouring rain.