How to ventillate rigid coop without rain coming in?

[clucknpecker]

Especially for smaller structure- like coops, how do you create good ventilation without having wind blown rain soaking inside?

What are the typical methods currently in use?
Thanks,
Cnp

 

[DobieLover]

Big roof over hangs and top hinged windows.

 

[viennaproto]

Big roof over hangs and top hinged windows.
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That is an awesome coop! I love the flowers- might have to steal that idea from you !!

 

[aart]

Especially for smaller structure- like coops, how do you create good ventilation without having wind blown rain soaking inside?
What are the typical methods currently in use?
Thanks,
Cnp

Agrees with @DobieLover ...
...but show us the coop you need to ventilate as there may be other custom options.

Oh, and....Welcome to BYC! @clucknpecker
Where in this world are you located?
Climate, and time of year, is almost always a factor.
Please add your general geographical location to your profile.
It's easy to do, and then it's always there!

 

[rosemarythyme]

Roof overhangs, louvered covers, baffles, awnings, placement according to weather directions in your specific area, etc.

 

[clucknpecker]

This is where i left off today. Got roof hinged, blocked open, expect flex screen at openings, to fold flat when roof put down for real bad weather.

Will cut out either one 4ft door at center of 8ft front, hinged at top, or, 2 30in doors either side of center, hinged to open so center is wide open. Expect to leave doors open full time unless 15 chickens object. Whole thing will be enclosed with 1/2" wire mesh, unknown final size, but at least 8x12ft overall, and possibly 8x16ft. Depends on where i put it.
Thx, cnp

 

[aart]

Got roof hinged, blocked open, expect flex screen at openings, to fold flat when roof put down for real bad weather.

Will 'flex' screen be predator proof?
Can you tell us where you live, see my post above.

 

[clucknpecker]

Live in west palm beach fl. Whole coop will be placed inside 1/2" mesh enclosure. Screen at roof probly most useful to help keep rain out. Dont want big overhangs, too much for hurricanes and other storms to grab on to. In pic, still have to cut in front doors, among other things.
Thx
Cnp