Design - Predators - Thoughts

[clarkbre]

Remove/leave these pieces out, for ventilation.
Nice roof overhangs!

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You convinced me to remove them. Each rafter space opening will have 1/2" hardware cloth. Each side will have (4) 22x2.5" vents and the center of the roof will have a vented cupola to help move air up. The windows will also tilt out from the bottom and provide 17"×48" venting on each side of the coop during warmer weather.

 

[3KillerBs]

You convinced me to remove them. Each rafter space opening will have 1/2" hardware cloth. Each side will have (4) 22x2.5" vents and the center of the roof will have a vented cupola to help move air up. The windows will also tilt out from the bottom and provide 17"×48" venting on each side of the coop during warmer weather.

Sounds wonderful!

Generous ventilation is critical to good health.

 

[clarkbre]

Another update post. After work today, I was able to get the roof rafter vents screened, the roof sheethed and the trim boards installed. Overall, I'm happy Aart suggested taking those blocks out. I calculated it and the 8 openings give about 2 sq feet of ventilation. I still need to secure the screen to the underside of the roofing plywood.

Ready for roofing material and the cupola.

1/2" hardware cloth installed between the rafters. I used Teks 3/4" long screws to secure it.

My little helper today. He pretended to be a chicken and was having fun.

 

[clarkbre]

It's been a couple weeks since I updated the thread. Our 8 chicks are growing like crazy and the coop is coming along nicely. I was able to get the trim painted, allowing me to hang the trim, windows and door.

 

[aart]

Is the cupola functional or decorative?

 

[clarkbre]

Is the cupola functional or decorative?

It will be functional. I still need to add the hardware cloth for the venting and a roof structure on it.

 

[3KillerBs]

Functional cupolas and monitors are wonderful!

 

[clarkbre]

Finished the coop today. Over the last couple weeks, got the hardware installed, cupola finished and got the roof installed. The girls are heading outside this afternoon to their new digs.

 

[Yakisugi Coop]

Beautiful!

 

[21hens-incharge]

That turned out super cute!