Coop venting question

[member 615286]

Hi folks,
I used an old dresser I found in a dumpster, and have two questions about the venting:

1. There is a shelf intact, that sits between the lower vent/door and the upper vent (photos attached), and am wondering if this is obstructing proper airflow between them? I can saw it out if so.
And also,
2. Do you advise I add venting to the front as well, and if so, low or high?
(I am assuming not directly in front of the nesting box, tho it can be moved. I placed it where it is currently, as it would be the darkest and not facing the larger south facing side with the large upper vent/low door and vent. The coop run is covered but will still have a draft).
(3 bantams)
Thank you kindly,

 

[DobieLover]

Hi folks,
I used an old dresser I found in a dumpster, and have two questions about the venting:

1. There is a shelf intact, that sits between the lower vent/door and the upper vent (photos attached), and am wondering if this is obstructing proper airflow between them? I can saw it out if so.
And also,
2. Do you advise I add venting to the front as well, and if so, low or high?
(I am assuming not directly in front of the nesting box, tho it can be moved. I placed it where it is currently, as it would be the darkest and not facing the larger south facing side with the large upper vent/low door and vent. The coop run is covered but will still have a draft).
(3 bantams)
Thank you kindly,

Can you post pictures of the side opposite the window side?
Can you post pictures of the roof? Did you attach anything to serve as a pitched roof?
Drafts in front of the nest box don't matter. Drafts strong enough to open feathers on a roosted bird during cold weather do. You'll probably want a top hinged cover for the window for it to be of use.
I would want to have a high vent on the opposite wall for good ventilation that was also covered with a top hinged cover/window.
What is that little stand in the lower left corner?
Will you have a covered run for them for winter?

 

[member 615286]

Hi folks,
I used an old dresser I found in a dumpster, and have two questions about the venting:

1. There is a shelf intact, that sits between the lower vent/door and the upper vent (photos attached), and am wondering if this is obstructing proper airflow between them? I can saw it out if so.
And also,
2. Do you advise I add venting to the front as well, and if so, low or high?
(I am assuming not directly in front of the nesting box, tho it can be moved. I placed it where it is currently, as it would be the darkest and not facing the larger south facing side with the large upper vent/low door and vent. The coop run is covered but will still have a draft).
(3 bantams)
Thank you kindly,

 

[aart]

the run it is in, is large, metal roofing, and so the coop is covered, fully protected from rain/snow
..... I was worried I’d get a lot of criticism with the flat roof

Flat coop roof isn't a problem if there is another weather shedding roof over it.
Waiting for more pics.

 

[aart]

still wondering about the venting needs if you have any thoughts to share…

I would add more vents along the top edge all around.

 

[member 615286]

Can you post pictures of the side opposite the window side?
Can you post pictures of the roof? Did you attach anything to serve as a pitched roof?
Drafts in front of the nest box don't matter. Drafts strong enough to open feathers on a roosted bird during cold weather do. You'll probably want a top hinged cover for the window for it to be of use.
I would want to have a high vent on the opposite wall for good ventilation that was also covered with a top hinged cover/window.
What is that little stand in the lower left corner?
Will you have a covered run for them for winter?

I can take more photos when I’m back home.
The roof is flat, (just the other side of the 3x4’ dresser). There is a run roof several feet above it; the coop itself does not get rain or snow.

 

[3KillerBs]

Drafts in front of the nest box don't matter. Drafts strong enough to open feathers on a roosted bird during cold weather do. You'll probably want a top hinged cover for the window for it to be of use.
I would want to have a high vent on the opposite wall for good ventilation that was also covered with a top hinged cover/window.

This is good advice.

Here's an article on safe props for top-hinged windows:https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/window-support-for-top-hinged-windows.74810/

Since a dresser is undoubtedly not made from treated wood you will want to make sure that it's up off the wet ground and well-painted with exterior paint.

You might also want to put a metal roof on it with good overhangs to help protect the wood from water.

Congratulations, your creative recycling has given you a coop that is roomier and better made than a lot of the prefabs people buy.

 

[member 615286]

Can you post pictures of the side opposite the window side?
Can you post pictures of the roof? Did you attach anything to serve as a pitched roof?
Drafts in front of the nest box don't matter. Drafts strong enough to open feathers on a roosted bird during cold weather do. You'll probably want a top hinged cover for the window for it to be of use.
I would want to have a high vent on the opposite wall for good ventilation that was also covered with a top hinged cover/window.
What is that little stand in the lower left corner?
Will you have a covered run for them for winter?

More photos added. Thanks for any further thoughts I can consider

 

[3KillerBs]

That's a splendid place for your chickens to live. So much better than a prefab.

That roofed run is just wonderful.

 

[aart]

More photos added. Thanks for any further thoughts I can consider

What's that blue thing on one end?
Where are the roost inside?

Looks pretty sheltered, does wind whip thru that space?