Hoop Coop in TX, I think it might have been a bad idea

[Suzz]

This is how I tarp my hoop coop in the summer heat the air flow is wonderful and there is always shade in some part of the run throughout the day it gets a little rainy around the edges but that’s okay in the summertime

 

[fuzzi]

This is how I tarp my hoop coop in the summer heat the air flow is wonderful and there is always shade in some part of the run throughout the day it gets a little rainy around the edges but that’s okay in the summertime View attachment 3514560

And since it's open what rain comes in dries quickly.

 

[SmotherHen]

My husband and I built a hoop coop that is mostly tarped with 1/4 of the hoop not tarped and the ends not tarped. I have 10 young pullets in it. I went out there a few minutes ago and it was 102 in there! The tarp is just trapping heat! Does anyone else have this problem? I dunked my girls in a bucket of water ( up to the neck)to cool them off. Texas gets HOT. Summer hasn't even started yet. I am not sure what to do keep it from trapping heat. Is there a certain tarp I should get? We have no trees either. Any ideas are appreciated.View attachment 3494052

Consider planting a fast growing tree variety or ornamental tree?