How is my coop ventilation for winter

[backyardnooob2020]

I would. They like to be outside. Even in the dead of winter.

Ok, I have been thinking about how I might do that and with a big tree in the area, I am having a hard time figuring out a good solution..... I will keep at it.

 

[backyardnooob2020]

I added some baffles and removed the the pieces of board I have on the outside. I still need to to get some hardware cloth. I also moved the waterer outside. How to things look?

 

[3KillerBs]

You're making good progress.

Once you've got the coop finished you might want to use some scrap material to make a shelter for the feed and water.

 

[backyardnooob2020]

You're making good progress.

Once you've got the coop finished you might want to use some scrap material to make a shelter for the feed and water.

Yes, I need to figure that out. I am slight worried about it for the winter...
The feeder is pretty well covered. Snow might drift in, but I can throw some scrap wood on that front side to fix that....
Finding a good spot for the waterer that is still accessible is what I am trying to figure out

 

[3KillerBs]

This is what I did:

 

[3KillerBs]

Or, to be precise, what my DH did after I explained to him what I needed.

 

[backyardnooob2020]

This is what I did:

That looks nice. I will see what I can wipe up for before the snow started sticking.

 

[Bob 1313]

I could write a tome on what I consider to be all the unnecessary "improvements" people have talked you in to, but I don't want to start a "flame" war.
What I would highly suggest is elimination of the heat lamp. Major cause of fires in coops.
If you feel heat is needed, I strongly recommend Sweeter Heaters. Might be a little pricey, but energy savings will pay for them in one season, two at most.

 

[writerskramp]

What part of the world am I in: I live in Utah, SLC
Dimensions of the coop (feet by feet is really helpful): Coop is a 5x6 Internal
How many birds live in the coop: I have 5 birds
Ages of the birds: Less then a year (bought April 2020)
Breeds of the birds: 2 Sex links and 3 Rhode Island Reds
Whether they have a protected run so they don't get forced to stay in the coop during storms: Open run (no cover) that is about 5x20 but they free rang in that backyard
Here are some pics of the coop:

More ventalation is better than not enough.. Chickens wear a down vest.. maybe you're not old enough to remember this.. They were warm and cozy all winter. Wish I still had one..

 

[featherhead007]

You are lacking in ventilation. The waterer should also be removed from the coop.
The heat lamp definitely needs to go.
Can you please post pictures of the full coop exterior? All sides?