Is a solid walled coop necessary?
I'm building a coop from available cheap timber resources. If I make it strong enough it might last a while or the termites might have it down in no time. Apart from the need to maintain the right temperature for new poults, I wonder now whether solid walls are necessary. The climate here equates broadly to that of southern Florida. It rarely gets too cold for adult birds at night time but it can reach 30-40C during the day. Occasionally, a heavy rain storm is accompanied by wind that can blow rain onto a wall but overhanging eaves usually prevent that. The birds will be foraging during daylight unless it's raining.
Perhaps all that is needed is a roof on posts and mosquito mesh around the sides similar to what I believe is called a Florida room in the States. Young poults and their mothers could be housed within that in small timber structures similar to dog kennels.
Any advice would be appreciated.
I'm building a coop from available cheap timber resources. If I make it strong enough it might last a while or the termites might have it down in no time. Apart from the need to maintain the right temperature for new poults, I wonder now whether solid walls are necessary. The climate here equates broadly to that of southern Florida. It rarely gets too cold for adult birds at night time but it can reach 30-40C during the day. Occasionally, a heavy rain storm is accompanied by wind that can blow rain onto a wall but overhanging eaves usually prevent that. The birds will be foraging during daylight unless it's raining.
Perhaps all that is needed is a roof on posts and mosquito mesh around the sides similar to what I believe is called a Florida room in the States. Young poults and their mothers could be housed within that in small timber structures similar to dog kennels.
Any advice would be appreciated.
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