Insulating coops

[BYC-user-452147]

I live in Ontario and sometime the temperature can get down into the low -30's. I'm considering insulating the coop I'm building. I would insulate the walls and floor plus I would properly finish the walls so the chickens would have no way to eat the insulation. I wanted some other people's opinions? Will the coop being insulated make it more likely to get rodents and bug? Are there any pro's or con's of insulating a coop? For what it's worth rabbits, goats, a pig and other small poultry (like quail and pigeons) will live in the coop.

 

[N F C]

Because of the winter weather you get in Canada, I think it makes sense to insulate your coop. The one big thing to keep in mind is to allow for lots of ventilation so condensation doesn't build up in the warm coop.

You can check in with other Canadian members to see what they do. You can find them by using the Search box (upper left, under the logo).

It's nice to have you here!

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi

Glad you could join us here! Insulation in your coop is a great idea but as NFC says ventilation is a must to let the condensation out. Hete are some articles on winter keeping that I'm sure you will find helpful ~ https://www.backyardchickens.com/newsearch?search=Winter+keeping+#

I'm not quite sure on keeping all those animals in one coop. Diseases being passed between the various species would be a concern for me. How big will your coop be?

Good luck and enjoy your time here on BYC

 

[redsoxs]

YC gave you a great link...there might be another couple articles in the following section of the Learning Center that focus on critters in winter: https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/housing-and-feeding-your-chickens
Good luck to you and stay warm!

 

[RodNTN]

Hello there and welcome to BackYard Chickens!

 

[BYC-user-452147]

Hi

Glad you could join us here! Insulation in your coop is a great idea but as NFC says ventilation is a must to let the condensation out. Hete are some articles on winter keeping that I'm sure you will find helpful ~ https://www.backyardchickens.com/newsearch?search=Winter+keeping+#

I'm not quite sure on keeping all those animals in one coop. Diseases being passed between the various species would be a concern for me. How big will your coop be?

Good luck and enjoy your time here on BYC

The coop will be of large size.

 

[drumstick diva]

You may also like to post on "Canadians, check-in-here." thread and get their advice and suggestions. Just put that in the search box and the thread will come up. Welcome to BYC

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[BYC-user-452147]

Thanks for the welcomes

 

[Teila]

G’Day from down under Pacey Hillson

You have already got some good advice on insulation for low temps and living in Aus, that is not something I am able to help with.

I just popped in to say Welcome!

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