how do i add ventilation?- pics....

[newchick13]

I have a coop that I ordered and I'm learning that there are some things that need to be adjusted...specifically the ventilation. My coop is 8x4 with a people door and a window opposite each other on the short ends. There is a drop down vent that is about 3'' by 6'. The coop was adequately ventilated this summer, but I am a little worried about the winter. I don't want to leave the window cracked or the vent open because it is right at roost level. I thought about adding a cupola, but my roof line is only 8 ft long, and I cant find one small enough and I'm not handy enough to build my own. I only have a few inches of space above the window and no room over the door which i could cut out and cover with some wire...I think. Help!

 

[cravenchx]

I'm really not too smart, but
how about the vents that are used
in bathrooms, as in the fan vent?
Just a thought.

 

[Dutch552]

That is begging for a roof vent that you'd find in the roofing section of your home improvment center. Just get a manual one that you can open and close as situations call for. They're easy to install with shingles and they really pull out the warm moist air.

 

[Fred's Hens]

Yes, either a couple of standard roof vents (look sort of like mushroom caps) or a 10 ft section of ridge vent. Either option is affordable and anyone familiar with roofing or experienced in roofing could install in less than an hour, easily.

 

[newchick13]

Thanks!

 

[MadChickensVT]

How many birds?

 

[newchick13]

13. I think I'm heading to Homeboy Depot today to see what I can find for vents. I did see some small 2 in circular vents that would probably work. I'd put two on each end for a total of 4.

 

[WoodlandWoman]

Roof vents would be great. The other place you could add venting is above the windows, at the peak of the roof.

 

[SteveBaz]

here is my vent and simple

 

[newchick13]

nice set up Steve. what's the yellow hangy thing?