Here's some good info about ventilation.
http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/c...-go-out-there-and-cut-more-holes-in-your-coop
It's quite humid here at times too. So basically yes, you don't want the humidity inside the coop higher than outside.
I know it sounds very odd and it's counterintuitive to us humans, we want to close things up, but coops need air flow.
Ventilation up high and some fresh air coming in low. Keep droppings scooped (these create a lot of moisture). My temps are probably not like yours in winter, but I leave 2 windows open most of the winter even when temps dip in the negative. Windows facing North winds do get shut. Rafter ventilation is open your round.
Even with great ventilation, you can still get a bit of frostbite from time to time. Wattles get wet in water dishes and freeze (had that happen). Also had a rooster that slept in a tree regardless of weather, freezing rain/sleet/snow/wind, negative temps all that. He lost a point or two on his comb.
http://www.backyardchickens.com/a/c...-go-out-there-and-cut-more-holes-in-your-coop
It's quite humid here at times too. So basically yes, you don't want the humidity inside the coop higher than outside.I know it sounds very odd and it's counterintuitive to us humans, we want to close things up, but coops need air flow.
Ventilation up high and some fresh air coming in low. Keep droppings scooped (these create a lot of moisture). My temps are probably not like yours in winter, but I leave 2 windows open most of the winter even when temps dip in the negative. Windows facing North winds do get shut. Rafter ventilation is open your round.
Even with great ventilation, you can still get a bit of frostbite from time to time. Wattles get wet in water dishes and freeze (had that happen). Also had a rooster that slept in a tree regardless of weather, freezing rain/sleet/snow/wind, negative temps all that. He lost a point or two on his comb.
