Moisture in dry side of coop

[William825]

So I have 2 coops built and need to move my quail to in about 2 weeks. It just started raining and I noticed some moisture getting in the dry side of the coops. I tried caulking everything I could around the outside and I'm not sure how the water is getting in. Is this too wet? It potentially could get a little better if it rains for longer...

 

[ChickenCanoe]

I have a building that does that. In my case, I suspect rain is hitting the outside wall and running down to the sill plate or bottom board and seeping inside. Perhaps some kind of awning or other barrier to prevent rain from running down to the base of the wall outside. Depending on how it is built, a sustained rain could also be splashing up under the siding.

That floor is too wet. When covered with bedding, it won't dry. Along with other problems associated with moisture, like mold - the surest way to cause a coccidia outbreak in birds is to keep wet bedding.

 

[tjd85]

If possible attach some exterior photos too. As mentioned above, it's likely to be seeping in somehow.

 

[BrandonsBirbs]

I'd like to see your roof, ventilation and position of coop if possible?

 

[ChickNanny13]

Is your coop off the ground?
If it's on the ground & it's been raining it's also possible with ground saturated and wicking to the top. I've had that issue in my coop (chickens) ... One corner would always get mushy. Horse Pellets used for the stalls worked, in WalMart it's sold as Animal Bedding. Like compressed saw dust, prior to the our heavy rains, I'd dig down about 6" and fill with the pellets. Helped alot, the girls would move it around, I'd add more if needed.

 

[William825]

Not at home ATM, but this is it from the outside

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Not at home ATM, but this is it from the outside

very nice buildings
I think you just need the roofing material to extend much further in all directions. Perhaps just add a panel between each building and out from the end units. Your problems should be solved.

 

[tjd85]

Agree with @ChickenCanoe increase the size of the roof do that there's a greater over hang. Other than that great buildings