Metal barn converted to coop - need more ventilation

[GreenAcres825]

We were thinking of putting a piece of plexiglass to cover the hole in the door in the winter, which would still allow sun in.

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You'll need more than just windows on one side. A cross breeze needs to be created for adequate ventilation to move ammonia and moist air out of the coop. I think a window in the door would end up creating a draft at roosting height. The closer you can get vents to the roofline, the better.

we are still talking about having small vent holes in the top like you had suggested. We also are going to change the roosts to 2x4's

 

[Hokum Coco]

We converted an old metal shed. Now our problem is that we don't have any windows and not much ventilation.
Any thoughts, opinions, or experiences are welcome!
Thanks!

-Courtney

Had the same problem I recessed my hinges and hung two screen doors framed with 2x4 with hinged windows in my outside plywood doors. They say a picture is worth a thousand words so here you go.

 

[GreenAcres825]

Thank you so much for the picture! It certainly helps a lot to be able to see it. I love the hinged windows in the doors, that is exactly what I was thinking of doing. Our coop looks quite similar to yours!