If the wind in winter blows primarily from the north, put any vents placed on the north side down low. Winds aren't as strong at ground level. In North America, If you could put more windows on the south side that would add ventilation and help heat the coop by passive solar radiation, if you live in the southern hemisphere you'd want windows on the north side instead.
These 3 windows face direct south but are directly across from the roosts
Just like a glass of ice cold tea will sweat to the outside of the glass, a chicken coop can sweat to the inside if there is too much humidity or tempature variation between inside and outside.
I'm sorry that I can't remember the name of the coop design, but there is a 3 sided coop (with no wall on south) that works great even up north.
After spending $2k to have this one built I don’t think I’ll be getting a new one any time soon. It maybe crappie but I need to use it for a few years. Lol. My husband hates chickens so I’m lucky to have this.Just like a glass of ice cold tea will sweat to the outside of the glass, a chicken coop can sweat to the inside if there is too much humidity or tempature variation between inside and outside.
I'm sorry that I can't remember the name of the coop design, but there is a 3 sided coop (with no wall on south) that works great even up north.
As the wind whips around from the north, it should not blow in the southern windows and freeze the chickens. Someone on here should remember the name for this kind of coop. The designer is a genius when it comes to fluid dynamics!
Our average humidity during the summer is 70+%
Here in South Alabama, our humidity is usually around 90+% in summer. In winter time, our humidity is a lot lower, but because of chickens breath and their poo, humidity levels can get pretty high in coops. Couple that with ammonia vapors coming from the poo, chickens can get cold as well as choke on the fumes .
