DIY Starter Coop

[Sally PB]

@Ladyquitachicks, where are you located? Just the state is fine. Climate makes a big difference. I'm in Michigan, and what I have for a coop wouldn't work for @3KillerBs in NC, because the climates are so different.

You can add your location to your profile, so people don't keep asking, lol.

Ask any questions you need to. The pool of knowledge here on BYC is wide and deep.

 

[Ladyquitachicks]

@Ladyquitachicks, where are you located? Just the state is fine. Climate makes a big difference. I'm in Michigan, and what I have for a coop wouldn't work for @3KillerBs in NC, because the climates are so different.

You can add your location to your profile, so people don't keep asking, lol.

Ask any questions you need to. The pool of knowledge here on BYC is wide and deep.

I’m in Louisiana. Let me figure out how to update that

 

[3KillerBs]

I’m in Louisiana. Let me figure out how to update that

So the more open the better. You're going to need at least double or triple the recommended minimum ventilation -- at least if my experience in NC is anything to go by.

I forget who I've talked to about what before. Did I give you links for my hot climate article and for Open Air design coops?

 

[swamphiker]

@3KillerBs has it right! I have an A-frame coop in Florida, about half of the triangular-shaped walls are made out of hardware cloth for ventilation.

 

[Ladyquitachicks]

So the more open the better. You're going to need at least double or triple the recommended minimum ventilation -- at least if my experience in NC is anything to go by.

I forget who I've talked to about what before. Did I give you links for my hot climate article and for Open Air design coops?

Very hot & humid right now. When I first put them outside overnight, I got up several times with a flashlight to make sure they were ok & no I don’t have that link.

 

[3KillerBs]

Very hot & humid right now. When I first put them outside overnight, I got up several times with a flashlight to make sure they were ok & no I don’t have that link.

Here you go:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/hot-climate-chicken-housing-and-care.77263/

Open Air Coops

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/jens-hens-a-southern-texas-coop.75707/
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/my-positive-local-action-coop.72804/
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/california-living.68130/

An open air coop can be thought of as a roofed wire box with a 3-sided shelter on the windward side.