My coop progress! I have 6 ladies on order for the first time. I'm so excited! My coop will be painted barn red.

[Stonernextdoor88]

Let me know what you think!

 

[DobieLover]

What are you putting on for roofing?

 

[sourland]

How many birds will you have ?

 

[Stonernextdoor88]

What are you putting on for roofing?

We have metal roofing that goes up in a couple days. We have spent so much money on this coop it's unreal. We've shown the photos to chicken people and they said it's a 5 star hotel.

 

[Stonernextdoor88]

How many birds will you have ?

6 hens.

 

[3KillerBs]

Welcome to BYC. Where, in general, are you? Climate matters, particularly when it comes to housing.

Looks like you've got good roof overhangs planned. That's important. Are the soffits open for airflow?

 

[Stonernextdoor88]

Welcome to BYC. Where, in general, are you? Climate matters, particularly when it comes to housing.

Looks like you've got good roof overhangs planned. That's important. Are the soffits open for airflow?

I'm in Canada. We put venting on the side of the coop at each end so the air goes thru like a tunnel and in the winter we will close it up with plexiglass.

 

[3KillerBs]

I'm in Canada. We put venting on the side of the coop at each end so the air goes thru like a tunnel and in the winter we will close it up with plexiglass.

Have you read this article yet?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/cold-weather-poultry-housing-and-care.72010/

Ventilation will still be required in the winter -- in fact it's critical to prevent frostbite because it removes the moisture that causes the problem. The usual guidelines recommend a minimum of 1 square foot per adult, standard-sized hen of 24/7/365 ventilation.

 

[Stonernextdoor88]

Have you read this article yet?

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/cold-weather-poultry-housing-and-care.72010/

Ventilation will still be required in the winter -- in fact it's critical to prevent frostbite because it removes the moisture that causes the problem. The usual guidelines recommend a minimum of 1 square foot per adult, standard-sized hen of 24/7/365 ventilation.

Ok. I guess I won't cover the holes then

 

[3KillerBs]

Ok. I guess I won't cover the holes then