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Garage coop/ cooling etc

Discussion in 'Coop & Run - Design, Construction, & Maintenance' started by Rivka, Apr 24, 2009.

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  1. Apr 24, 2009 #1
    Rivka

    Rivka Out Of The Brooder

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    I have my chickens at a rented pen that I will have to move in December, so I am planning ahead. I have a detach garage. I can easily square off a small coop for my 3 gals. My question is I need suggestions on how to cool it as I am in S Texas. I also must have stealth as the HOA would be sending the letter even though my neighbors are ok.
     
  3. Apr 24, 2009 #2
    PacsMan

    PacsMan Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I did kind of the same thing. I built a 4x8 inside my garage. In high mountain Salt Lake, I think the shade and a fan should do.

    But in the winter, I'm wondering about ventalation inside the 2 car garage... (PatandChickens...?)

    I'll be watching your post.

    Marty
     
  5. May 8, 2009 #3
    aberfitch

    aberfitch Chillin' With My Peeps

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    cooling a serperate garage is tricky. I have ventelation windows and I have a fan blowing on them. keep lots of water for them. you can put icecubes in the water when it is peak heat. But the fan is the best thing. Evaporating water cools them down.
     

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