Flap up or down?

[Dooner]

Trivial question of the day. I want to add a flap/door to the vent on the back side of the coop on the outside to prepare for the winter. There is one more upper vent that is basically a cold air return on the top of the side wall that you Can barely see on the vright side of the picture. I am a bit concerned to close the back vent off, but also am concerned to leave it open. If I hinge on the bottom, it will be always open or closed. If I hinge on top, i will need a hook to keep it open, but I could add a chain to keep it partially open. What do you think? There is mesh on the inside.

 

[ll]

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so it can be hooked up

 

[Dooner]

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Thanks, I think I agree. It is funny how when you ask a question, the answer kind of comes to you. I checked out your page. I showed my DGD 4yo your pics. I also copied the poster, I think it is great! Thanks

 

[teach1rusl]

I've done something like that, hinged on the top. I didn't use a hook. It sounds a bit tacky perhaps, but I just used a dowel to prop it open - this allows me to close, open a little, open a lot...depending on where I place the dowel.

 

[ll]

you're welcome

good luck!