Coop ventilation

[ChickenMamaC]

We are moving our birds to a temporary coop while we complete their run and wait to receive the custom coop we ordered.

I'm super concerned about predator security, of course. The coop comes with sliding windows. We plan to add extra hardware so we can lock them down well, BUT what about ventilation? It's hot here and I certainly don't want my girls to overheat or suffocate. Should we just add extra hardware cloth to the inside of the window?

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Hardware cloth and keep the windows open year round.

ETA
Hopefully the windows are big.

 

[snow5164]

Agreed

 

[ChickenMamaC]

Hardware cloth and keep the windows open year round.

ETA
Hopefully the windows are big.

Thank you, will do.

 

[jthornton]

Do you have any photos of the coop?

JT

 

[rosemarythyme]

I keep my coop windows open all the time and have them covered with HWC. If the windows are oriented correctly (away from prevailing winds) even a windy rainstorm shouldn't be an issue.

 

[aart]

and wait to receive the custom coop we ordered.

What does this coop look like?
Large roof overhangs to protect open windows and with open eaves for year round ventilation?