Help with ventilation

[CKfarm22]

I need help with fixing ventilation in this coop. We’re new to chicken owning and we build this coop not thinking about winter ventilation and frostbite. We are however building a new one but this one will be here for the winter. Any ideas on how i can fix the ventilation?

 

[rosemarythyme]

Probably be easier to advise if you include outside photos from all 4 sides.

 

[CKfarm22]

Probably be easier to advise if you include outside photos from all 4 sides.

 

[rosemarythyme]

Are all those high hatches on the sides for ventilation? If you can top hinge them instead it'll be much easier to prop them open for climate protected ventilation.

 

[CKfarm22]

Are all those high hatches on the sides for ventilation? If you can top hinge them instead it'll be much easier to prop them open for climate protected ventilation.

Yes they’re “windows” but i can easily top hinge them

 

[rosemarythyme]

Yes they’re “windows” but i can easily top hinge them

I forgot how many birds you have but if they can be partially propped open all winter that might be enough ventilation right there.

 

[CKfarm22]

I forgot how many birds you have but if they can be partially propped open all winter that might be enough ventilation right there.

I only have 4. i would say the windows are about 12”x12” minus a little bit

 

[rosemarythyme]

I only have 4. i would say the windows are about 12”x12” minus a little bit

Yeah I think that'll work out then. Really glad you had those openings in place already, should make this much easier.

 

[CKfarm22]

Yeah I think that'll work out then. Really glad you had those openings in place already, should make this much easier.

I’m hoping! I’m so scared of them getting frostbite.

 

[DobieLover]

I’m hoping! I’m so scared of them getting frostbite.

Keep it DRY and leave those open. Install interior baffles to direct air flow up if there are drafts at roost height strong enough to open feathers. Don't keep any open water source in the coop. You should get through winter.
Do they have a covered run with wind blocking or somewhere else to get out of the winter weather?