"Florida HEAT and HUMIDITY Ready Coop!"

[aart]

I I think it would be high enough that they cannot reach it or get at it, but my main thing was to keep the condensation off the bottom side of the metal roofing. On the other hand however, that would block up the ventilation at the ends where the metal roof doesn't meet the wood on the ridges.

Agrees.... and it would help deflect the heat the metal will gather.
Losing the corrugation vents would be more than made up for from opening up that back wall.

 

[CitrusMan]

They really only go inside the coop to sleep and to lay eggs. During the day they stay outside in the Run for the most part with the big Coop door open.

 

[CitrusMan]

Agrees.... and it would help deflect the heat the metal will gather.
Losing the corrugation vents would be more than made up for from opening up that back wall.

Will definitely take a look when I get home as to how I can open up that back wall some more.

 

[imnukensc]

I'm in the midlands of SC. We get hot and humid here, too. The bottom of my corrugated metal roof inside the coop never has any condensation on it. My coop stays very dry.

 

[Lazy Farmer]

I think I may try the shade cloth along the south side of the run. (The side that you see in the pic)

I also live here in the Sunshine State.. I have had not many problems w/heat. Although my multi houses are shaded well.
I will provide vitamins/electrolytes on hardcore days.
One thing I noticed in your photograph. There is no shade over your corrugated roofing. If it is metallic, it will radiate heat from our Sunny afternoons. If you can't styro-board insulate the ceiling, may I suggest a ROLL ON reflective coating on top of the metal roofing it's self.
The kind used on campers and mobile homes. It reflects the ultraviolet rays to help prevent the metal from turning into a frying pan.
Since we both live in Florida, we should compare notes.
A half frozen watermelon on a scorching hot day is a wonderful treat for chickens as well.

 

[deepbluesea]

I'm in NC on the coast, and we get hot and humid, as well--though not as long as you do. I agree, frozen treats are good--watermelon especially for my girls. Also just juicy cold treats--grapes, etc. I also stuck a frozen soda bottle into their waterer to keep it cool-ish.

The area underneath your coop is prime dustbathing territory. I put some sand and some ash into the dirt under there and they seem to love it.

The only other thing I've tried that they seemed to like is set up a misting station. They sell those thin tube things at big box stores. I strung them around a big patio umbrella.

 

[CitrusMan]

I also live here in the Sunshine State.. I have had not many problems w/heat. Although my multi houses are shaded well.
I will provide vitamins/electrolytes on hardcore days.
One thing I noticed in your photograph. There is no shade over your corrugated roofing. If it is metallic, it will radiate heat from our Sunny afternoons. If you can't styro-board insulate the ceiling, may I suggest a ROLL ON reflective coating on top of the metal roofing it's self.
The kind used on campers and mobile homes. It reflects the ultraviolet rays to help prevent the metal from turning into a frying pan.
Since we both live in Florida, we should compare notes.
A half frozen watermelon on a scorching hot day is a wonderful treat for chickens as well.

From the original post:

- The coop and run are covered with tin roof panels, so there is shade. I have an 80% solar reflective elastomeric paint that am going to coat the top with to reflect the heat.
- I am strongly considering foaming underneath the metal roof to help with lowering temperature and to cut down on condensation inside the coop. (Check out this quick video: https://youtu.be/8HMm2k9nfkM )

 

[CitrusMan]

I also live here in the Sunshine State.. I have had not many problems w/heat. Although my multi houses are shaded well.
I will provide vitamins/electrolytes on hardcore days.
One thing I noticed in your photograph. There is no shade over your corrugated roofing. If it is metallic, it will radiate heat from our Sunny afternoons. If you can't styro-board insulate the ceiling, may I suggest a ROLL ON reflective coating on top of the metal roofing it's self.
The kind used on campers and mobile homes. It reflects the ultraviolet rays to help prevent the metal from turning into a frying pan.
Since we both live in Florida, we should compare notes.
A half frozen watermelon on a scorching hot day is a wonderful treat for chickens as well.

Let's definitely keep notes and compare ideas!!

 

[CitrusMan]

I'm in NC on the coast, and we get hot and humid, as well--though not as long as you do. I agree, frozen treats are good--watermelon especially for my girls. Also just juicy cold treats--grapes, etc. I also stuck a frozen soda bottle into their waterer to keep it cool-ish.

The area underneath your coop is prime dustbathing territory. I put some sand and some ash into the dirt under there and they seem to love it.

The only other thing I've tried that they seemed to like is set up a misting station. They sell those thin tube things at big box stores. I strung them around a big patio umbrella.

Great idea on the ice!! Easy enough to do in the morning before work.

 

[CitrusMan]

I also live here in the Sunshine State.. I have had not many problems w/heat. Although my multi houses are shaded well.
I will provide vitamins/electrolytes on hardcore days.
One thing I noticed in your photograph. There is no shade over your corrugated roofing. If it is metallic, it will radiate heat from our Sunny afternoons. If you can't styro-board insulate the ceiling, may I suggest a ROLL ON reflective coating on top of the metal roofing it's self.
The kind used on campers and mobile homes. It reflects the ultraviolet rays to help prevent the metal from turning into a frying pan.
Since we both live in Florida, we should compare notes.
A half frozen watermelon on a scorching hot day is a wonderful treat for chickens as well.

What vitamins do you provide? In the water, I assume?