Insulated my Coop Today

[BBSnavely]

Used plastic sheeting with straw packed behind to insulate the coop framing today. Then, I caulked the seams and cracks between wall boards.

Then, I laid deep bedding on the floor of the coop.

I feel great about how it turned out. Upstate NY winters can be brutal...

 

[DobieLover]

Used plastic sheeting with straw packed behind to insulate the coop framing today. Then, I caulked the seams and cracks between wall boards.

Then, I laid deep bedding on the floor of the coop.

I feel great about how it turned out. Upstate NY winters can be brutal...

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Where is your ventilation?

 

[BBSnavely]

Where is your ventilation?

Great question! This pic shows it better. At the front and rear, under the 2x4 roof trusses.

 

[Ted Brown]

I am "upstate" of you in the Great White North.

My coop is not insulated 'cause my chickens are; they have thrived in temperature in the -30Cs just need to make sure they have all the feed and water they want, the right spaces and "toys" to keep them from being bored. AND they give me eggs almost every day.

Keep your eyes peeled for mice and other critters who will love the nests that you have built for them.

 

[aart]

My coop is not insulated 'cause my chickens are

True, but you have a very special coop designed for maximum ventilation in cold weather.

Keep your eyes peeled for mice and other critters who will love the nests that you have built for them.

Definitely!

 

[Ted Brown]

True, but you have a very special coop designed for maximum ventilation in cold weather.

@aart Are you suggesting that insulating a coop may be a good idea? [It seems that the OP have adequate ventilation in their coops?]

 

[aart]

Are you suggesting that insulating a coop may be a good idea?

No, just pointing out that your Woods coop is in no way comparable to this tiny one.

[It seems that the OP have adequate ventilation in their coops?]

Maybe.

 

[BBSnavely]

True, but you have a very special coop designed for maximum ventilation in cold weather.

Definitely!

I had a small chicken tractor before, no insulation and still mice. So they'll happen without it.

 

[Cindy in PA]

I had a small chicken tractor before, no insulation and still mice. So they'll happen without it.

Very true, but now they will have a whole lot of straw to nest in & chew.

 

[BirdsBeesTrees]

I hope it works out! Let us know.