Drafty Snap Lock chicken coop

[CatWhisperer]

I bought a second hand large snap lock chicken coop to house my 5 oversexed 6 month old serama cockerels a couple months ago. All the corners and joints have gaps. Freezing temperatures are just about here and I am wondering if anyone has had a similar issue and how they solved it. I am thinking of duct-taping the holes. I want to preserve the ability to take it apart again. I know people bring seramas indoors in the winter, we do get weather in the single digits here. Are 5 little birds going to be warm enough?

 

[Alaskan]

I worry that once you stop the air from blowing across where they are perching/sleeping, that they will no longer have enough ventilation.

Hummmmm

Can you stick it inside a larger structure?

Or just prop up a bit of plywood against the coop so wind doesn't blast inside BUT the cracks are all still open to help vent?

 

[trumpeting_angel]

Good ideas from @Alaskan. I recall my impression of that coop was inadequate ventilation (I could be wrong.). The plywood barrier could work for the really windy days.

 

[CatWhisperer]

There is good ventilation at the top.

 

[ChemicalchiCkns]

Do you have hay Bales for the purpose? They don't blow over so much.

 

[CatWhisperer]

I don’t have hay. The coop is elevated 2 feet off the ground to help with predator-proofing.

 

[Cryss]

Tarp wrap? Feed bags as tarp type coverings over drafty corners?

 

[CatWhisperer]

I like that! I have feed bags!

 

[FarmerGirl101]

Do you mind posting pictures? I personally would be able to help better with pictures as I am a visual thinker

 

[aart]

I recall my impression of that coop was inadequate ventilation

That was my impression too.
They are too small to actually get inside to assess the airflow, so who knows<shrugs>

@Alaskan's idea of putting it inside a wind proofed run or structure is a good one.