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janiedoe said:
Do you have pictures of the coop? It would help us help you with your plans.
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As far as I can see aside from windows, at the very top are circular vents which cross ventilate as well as small 1-2" notches at the top of each window that are well above where the chickens will roost.
 
Noralesong said:
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As far as I can see aside from windows, at the very top are circular vents which cross ventilate as well as small 1-2" notches at the top of each window that are well above where the chickens will roost.
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Those teeny tiny itty bitty little holes may as well not even be there they're so insignificant for ventilation.
As I mentioned, it's a bad design. I would try to extend the roof line out all the way around and get some ventilation and under soffits and along the gable peaks.
You're also going to have problems with birds flying up into the rafters. The roosts that are there are too close to the wall and too close to each other. I hope you also have a weather protected run with a solid roof on it because that's not enough space to get your birds through the winter without some serious behavioral issues up to and including cannibalism.
 
Noralesong said:
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As far as I can see aside from windows, at the very top are circular vents which cross ventilate as well as small 1-2" notches at the top of each window that are well above where the chickens will roost.
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I don't want to hurt your feelings but it doesn't look very chicken friendly. I do like that it is a walkin.

The windows will have to stay or you'll have to add more ventilation under the eves. You need a minimum of 1 sq ft of ventilation per chicken, especially in the winter. Ideally this should be over their heads when they are on the roosts, and should be protected from blowing rain and/or snow.

Your roosts look too close together and too close to the wall. They should be no closer than a foot apart and from the wall, but Ideally they should be 18" apart and from the wall. The bigger the breed, the more important this is.

Your hens need 3 to 4 sq foot each in the coop, you can get by with less if you have a large covered and secured run that they can access 24/7.

If it is possible to return the coop, you would be much better off with a shed that you can modify.
 
Welcome to the coop! I use the Forums and Articles tabs at the top of the page to do research. You can get lost for hours. It's nice to know you are minutes away from getting help with questions and emergencies! I always check in the "What's New" section as well at the top of this page. This way I can read how I may have a similar question or help give some advice.
 
Noralesong said:
Hi Everyone,

I've been lurking a bit and decided to finally join the crew.

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?

I am new to chickens, but not raising animals. I've done mostly aquatic and reptilian raising, though not a home. Most of it revolved around Aquaculture, so I am versed with raising fish for food.

(2) How many chickens do you have right now?

I have a dozen pullet chicks on order at a local hatchery that I'll be picking up mid-April.

(3) What breeds do you have?

Blue copper marans, midnight majesty marans, salmon faverolles, buff orpington, starlight green egger, and prairie blue eggers.

(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens?

The experience of raising food fresh farm to table and enjoying the relationship with my animals/pets.

(5) What are some of your other hobbies?

Vegetable gardening, hiking, writing, reading.

(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.

I'm in my late 20s, married and with a son a little over 1 years old. I work full time for a corporate job, which I enjoy very much due to my hours where I get out pretty early and have plenty of time to be out with daylight. We currently have 2 beloved house cats who are spoiled rotten.

Fun fact about me is I served 8 years in the Army National Guard and decided to retire once I wished to start my family. If you've ever seen the 88th Army Band in concert locally within the last decade, you've probably seen me performing.

(7) Bonus: How did you find BYC, how long have you known about BYC, and what made you finally join our awesome community?

I found the community through a few eclectic Google searches. Ended up just reading a bunch of forums and about the breeds I'll be raising.
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Noralesong said:
Hi Everyone,

I've been lurking a bit and decided to finally join the crew.

(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?

I am new to chickens, but not raising animals. I've done mostly aquatic and reptilian raising, though not a home. Most of it revolved around Aquaculture, so I am versed with raising fish for food.

(2) How many chickens do you have right now?

I have a dozen pullet chicks on order at a local hatchery that I'll be picking up mid-April.

(3) What breeds do you have?

Blue copper marans, midnight majesty marans, salmon faverolles, buff orpington, starlight green egger, and prairie blue eggers.

(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens?

The experience of raising food fresh farm to table and enjoying the relationship with my animals/pets.

(5) What are some of your other hobbies?

Vegetable gardening, hiking, writing, reading.

(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.

I'm in my late 20s, married and with a son a little over 1 years old. I work full time for a corporate job, which I enjoy very much due to my hours where I get out pretty early and have plenty of time to be out with daylight. We currently have 2 beloved house cats who are spoiled rotten.

Fun fact about me is I served 8 years in the Army National Guard and decided to retire once I wished to start my family. If you've ever seen the 88th Army Band in concert locally within the last decade, you've probably seen me performing.

(7) Bonus: How did you find BYC, how long have you known about BYC, and what made you finally join our awesome community?

I found the community through a few eclectic Google searches. Ended up just reading a bunch of forums and about the breeds I'll be raising.
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Oh you will love the peace and tranquility that comes from just watching chickens. I promise they are entertaining . Welcome here glad you joined. You will have a beautiful basket of eggs once they're laying! 😁
 

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