Hot Chicken Coop

[BaileyJean]

It is only April and it has already reached 80 degrees. We built a new coop this winter, it has plenty of ventilation and space. The coop is next to a tree line, so it is mostly shaded. It is getting really hot in the coop during the day. I have been freezing water and putting it in the cages to keep the chickens cool. What can I do to keep the coop cool during the day that is more permanent than frozen water bottles? We were wondering about a solar fan or something? We do not have electricity available to our coop. Any ideas?

 

[bnjrob]

A solar fan to pull out the hot air will probably help. Adding insulation will also help.

 

[OreoPlymothRock]

I give my chickens frozen fruit and vegetables to cool them off. I put ice cubes in their water and they love it.

 

[joan1708]

let vines grow over it. do you have a cross breeze?

 

[BaileyJean]

I like the frozen veggie idea
There is a cross breeze, but in the dead of summer we do not have any breeze.
Does anyone have any recommendations on a solar powered window fan?