Is a window enough ventilation for a 3x4 coop?

[ChickForLife]

I don't want my coop to be to drafty, but I don't want it too hot. I was wondering if a window I have installed in their coop is enough ventilation?

 

[Chickmama672]

Kinda depends on how big the window is, how many chickens are housed in it, placement of the window etc. Also, the ventilation isn't necessarily all about temperature, it's partly being able to vent out the ammonia from droppings and keeping bedding dry. We would need a bit more info

 

[Chickmama672]

Also, check out this article on ventilation if you haven't already, it's very informative.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...-there-and-cut-more-holes-in-your-coop.47774/

 

[ChickForLife]

Okay, so my coop is very small, but I have connected two, both 3x4's that will hold 10 chickens. Both have a window that is fairly big. The first one has a window that is about 1x1, the other one is about 3x1 and it can open. When you open it there is a screen. There are no ventilation holes so I'll probably have to make some if they are necessary. Also, they are like 4 feet tall so pretty short.

Thank you!

 

[rosemarythyme]

10 chickens ideally should have about 10 sq ft of ventilation that stays open at all times, but that might not be possible in your set up. So try to maximize as much as you can with the space you have.

 

[ChickForLife]

Ok, I'll try. What do you suggest, a lot of holes at the top, even though that's where they sleep?

 

[Gray Angel Farm]

You can drill holes or you can cut a long and skinny window. If you do the long window for ventilation just cover the opening with wire to predator proof it.
See photos
Our coop is large so we made a window large enough for me to hang a fan in. It works great as it can be opened a little in cooler weather or all the way when it’s hot out.
We are considering making an entire wall open in our new coop with a custom sliding barn door to open and close as needed.

 

[rosemarythyme]

Ok, I'll try. What do you suggest, a lot of holes at the top, even though that's where they sleep?

Any photos of your coop? Hard to make blanket suggestions as everyone's set up is different.

 

[ChickForLife]

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[ChickForLife]