Enough ventilation?

[ChickNgal96]

just about finished with our coop that we build in our barn.all the sides are plywood except where the entry is and it’ll have chicken wire door. The ceiling will also be wire. Is that enough ventilation? Would it be okay to mount a fan to circulate the air from the ceiling?

 

[True Patriot]

A fan would be fine. The key to good ventilation is the air has to flow. Either low to high or side to side. From what I can see in the picture, the size of the opening in the door should be adequate. If you can add a similar size opening in the opposite corners you would have good cross flow. If that size is not compatible then a couple of smaller vents (1 foot square min) as high on the opposite corner will be better than none. If the opposite side is the outside of the barn you can install some Gable end vents for attics to make the openings more visually appealing and weather resistant from the outside. They are relatively inexpensive and easy to install. Hope this helps.

 

[jolly wattles]

I would not use chicken wire.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Nice Job! A fan would be fine.
Best wishes!

 

[ChickNgal96]

I would not use chicken wire.

Don’t use it for the door? Whatdo you suggest otherwise? Im worried it’s going to be stuffy in there

 

[jolly wattles]

Don’t use it for the door? Whatdo you suggest otherwise? Im worried it’s going to be stuffy in there

1/2 inch hardware cloth. Any predator can tear right through chicken wire.
It's more expensive but worth it.

 

[ChickNgal96]

Yes sorry. I should have specified. That’s what we will be using for the roof and door. Thank you

 

[aart]

Might depend on your climate...and the mini climate inside the barn.
The open/mesh 'ceiling' is good.
Ceiling fan would be best set to pull air up and out of coop,
and add other vents as @True Patriot suggested.

Standing in the coop and 'feeling' the air flow and temp can help...
...and your nose will tell you if ammonia build up is a problem.

Where in this world are you located?
Climate is almost always a factor.
Please add your general geographical location to your profile.
It's easy to do, then it's always there!

 

[ChickNgal96]

I live in south central Kansas. I can get pretty muggy here some days. Summers can be hot in the 90s-100s winters have been pretty mild around here lately but have had a couple of sub zero temperatures

 

[True Patriot]

Chickens do better in cold than heat. It's better to have extra ventilation for hot weather, when winter comes you can make covers to reduce heat loss if necessary.