Is this enough ventilation?

[efowl24]

my husband and I have just built an 8x8 coop and I’m wondering if I’ve got enough ventilation. The top half of the Dutch door we are adding a hardware cloth screen so that I can keep the top main door open when it’s hot out and have more air flow, and the windows open. Is this adequate? I’m planning on getting a solar powered exhaust fan to put up at the top inside as well, but I haven’t found one I like yet, so if anyone has any recommendations I’d love to hear them!

I’m in western KY and our summers can easily be in the 90°s. The coop isn’t shaded during the day, but is in the evening, so I’m trying to avoid it getting super hot in here.

 

[nuthatched]

Unfortunately, no.
Can you cut out under the peaks? Or soffit?

 

[efowl24]

Unfortunately, no.
Can you cut out under the peaks? Or soffit?

I could, but would that be not ideal in the winter?

 

[rosemarythyme]

The Dutch door doesn't contribute to overall ventilation at night if it can't be left open at night. Soffit vents are ideal in winter since the roof provides climate protection and they're up high to let moisture escape (as higher moisture levels + cold temperatures are what contribute to frostbite).

How cold does it get in winter there?

 

[efowl24]

The Dutch door doesn't contribute to overall ventilation at night if it can't be left open at night. Soffit vents are ideal in winter since the roof provides climate protection and they're up high to let moisture escape (as higher moisture levels + cold temperatures are what contribute to frostbite).

How cold does it get in winter there?

It’ll be left open at night, it’ll be completely covered with hardware cloth so no real concern for predators. In the winter, it’s typically in the 20°s but can occasionally get in the single digits. I can cut some of the 2x4s at the top of the framing and add hardware cloth for ventilation up there.

 

[rosemarythyme]

It’ll be left open at night, it’ll be completely covered with hardware cloth so no real concern for predators. In the winter, it’s typically in the 20°s but can occasionally get in the single digits.

So your temps aren't that cold at all for chickens. As long as cold air isn't ruffling their feathers while on the roost they'll be fine even as temperatures dip.

I can cut some of the 2x4s at the top of the framing and add hardware cloth for ventilation up there.