Insulation...walls and ceiling??? for the Northeast

[Penske]

Thanks, Pat!

One last question and I promise I'll stop....

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You suggested bigger louver vents...perhaps I did not mention that we will have 3 windows as well--2 awning windows (2x2) and one double-hung (3x5). Will that be enough ventilation with the louvers? And in the winter when its howling, will the louvers be enough to keep the windows closed????

The coop is 10x12 for 9-12 hens. (I might make it a little smaller to include a shed for grain, but still a big coop for the number of hens). It will have an 8-foot peak ceiling--I may put plywood on the rafters and put some hay storage (1-2 bales) up above?)

Thanks!

Lisa

We're getting there, folks! Thank you for all your help!!

 

[patandchickens]

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OK, well, one more longwinded *answer* and I'll promise *I'll* stop

You suggested bigger louver vents...perhaps I did not mention that we will have 3 windows as well--2 awning windows (2x2) and one double-hung (3x5). Will that be enough ventilation with the louvers? And in the winter when its howling, will the louvers be enough to keep the windows closed????

oh, ok, that sounds good to me!

The coop is 10x12 for 9-12 hens.

Yeah, that is what I think is the smartest part of your plan, having a good amount of space per chicken so that even if they are stuck inside for a while it's still a good size area!

(I might make it a little smaller to include a shed for grain, but still a big coop for the number of hens). It will have an 8-foot peak ceiling--I may put plywood on the rafters and put some hay storage (1-2 bales) up above?)

Have you considered just using a plastic (not metal, unless you have rat problems) trashcan for your feed, lid bunged on well, just sitting in the corner... it would save space.

As far as hay, in case you have not hefted hay overhead before let me recommend a comprehensive hat and well-fitting safety goggles - you will get a fierce amount of dust and little spiky hay bits sifting down into your hair and eyes (and down the back of your shirt) ;P If you want hay storage, *that* would make sense to fence off an area for... although if you wanna save space, make a sturdy shelf 2-3' above the floor and put the hay on that, with some wire or sumpin' around the hay so the chickens can't get on top of it. That way you have convenient storage but don't lose floorspace.

Ok, sitting down and shutting up for real now

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Pat, with a massively flooded yard, eeep.​

 

[KrisRose]

Penske- I have an 10x12 shed, insulated, with plywood walls. The plywood walls (and floor) is painted on both sides with oil primer to prevent any mold damage. The 2x4 walls (and door) are the only ones insulated. The trusses and peak are open. In each gable end I drilled 5 holes (1 inch), to vent. I have 15 standard chickens and I don't have any moisture build up inside. Also have two windows which probably add to the ventilation.
The long posts were over my head so if this has already been said than please ignore.
Good Luck with coop.