How do i winterize this coop

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Boise-girls said:
My previous sensors always read 16% when the temp hit 32 or below. Inside the coop, outside the coop, didn't matter. I think they were just intended for indoor use. Could that be happening with your sensor that's reading 16%?

I have sensors now that are specifically for outdoor use, and now my numbers make more sense.
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I will have to maybe get a new sensor. It said indoor outdoor...but I will get a new one and see it it was a flewk in the reader
 
Let's not forget that the humidity level OUTSIDE will play a roll in the inside.

I have 100% humidity outside right now, a heated water bowl inside coop and it's 94% humidity in the coop. This is from a temp gauge in the coop and sent to the reader inside (in my house is 61º/36% H)

Not a lot I can do unless I want to run a dehumidifier or a/c in there.
I have hay in the 'attic' of the coop/shed and yes you can feel that it is not dry dry but it is for insulation and moisture capture - cheap.

Can't help on the other question on a small coop but make the run hay/dead leaves thick ;)
 
It's not that important to get all concerned about humidity. It's air flow that's the key to not having that moisture condense on surfaces and freeze. As long as air flow moves the moisture in the air through the coop and out the vents, it won't condense and settle on the combs and freeze.

It's snowing on my coops right now, and even without a means to measure humidity, I can be pretty certain it's 100%. It's also 2F. The pop holes in my coops are left open as are the vents at ceiling level. This allows the air in the coops to be constantly in motion so no moisture is allowed to condense on surfaces, including chickens. Therefore, everything is frozen outside except my chickens' combs.
 
azygous said:
It's snowing on my coops right now, and even without a means to measure humidity, I can be pretty certain it's 100%. It's also 2F. The pop holes in my coops are left open as are the vents at ceiling level. This allows the air in the coops to be constantly in motion so no moisture is allowed to condense on surfaces, including chickens. Therefore, everything is frozen outside except my chickens' combs
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I think people confuse "draft-free" with "no air movement".
 
azygous said:
It's not that important to get all concerned about humidity. It's air flow that's the key to not having that moisture condense on surfaces and freeze. As long as air flow moves the moisture in the air through the coop and out the vents, it won't condense and settle on the combs and freeze.

It's snowing on my coops right now, and even without a means to measure humidity, I can be pretty certain it's 100%. It's also 2F. The pop holes in my coops are left open as are the vents at ceiling level. This allows the air in the coops to be constantly in motion so no moisture is allowed to condense on surfaces, including chickens. Therefore, everything is frozen outside except my chickens' combs.
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Ok so I am kinda dumb but would a fan help to keep the air moving or no?
 
Lenny loves chickens said:
Ok so I am kinda dumb but would a fan help to keep the air moving or no?
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Some people do install vent fans, usually for use in the summer heat.

IMO, well-designed passive venting is superior. There's no electric to create a fire risk and it works during power outages.
 
Boise-girls said:
Besides all the great advice above, you might pile more bedding into both the coop and run. Lots and lots of bedding. I think I've added 4-6 cubic feet of chopped straw in the last couple of days, and will add another bag tomorrow when it hits zero. My girls love to burrow into it on cold days
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Is there a reason for chopped straw opposed to using a straw from a bale?
 

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