Need help on covering coop for winter

[Raysal]

My coop looks similar to this i was wondering how do i cover the sides and what sides to cover for the winter my chikens like to roost in the outside part they dont go in the closed area so they sleep where its all open with the hardware wire

 

[CindyinSD]

Many people tarp their runs for winter. White or semi-opaque is best imo, so as not to obscure the light. Please add your general location to your profile so people will have an idea as to what your winters will be like.

 

[jreardon1918]

Where do you live? Pictures of the actual setup might also be helpful. That will help people advise you.

 

[Raysal]

My coop looks similar to this i was wondering how do i cover the sides and what sides to cover for the winter my chikens like to roost in the outside part they dont go in the closed area so they sleep where its all open with the hardware wire
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It is biuld just like this and here it can get up to 10 Fahrenheit

 

[aart]

It is biuld just like this and here it can get up to 10 Fahrenheit

That's not too cold.
Do you get a lot of snow?

Welcome to BYC! @Raysal
Where in this world are you located?
Climate, and time of year, is almost always a factor.
Please add your general geographical location to your profile.
It's easy to do, and then it's always there!

 

[TooCheep]

^ What aart said. General location is helpful for questions like this.

That said, I get a large clear plastic wrap and put it around the run on my chicken tractor for the winter. Furring strips are a great way to hold the plastic in place even in high winds and easily remove it in the spring. It allows in maximum light and heat which are both needed during the winter while greatly reducing direct winds.

Do leave some significant gaps to allow air circulation.

 

[Raysal]

^ What aart said. General location is helpful for questions like this.

That said, I get a large clear plastic wrap and put it around the run on my chicken tractor for the winter. Furring strips are a great way to hold the plastic in place even in high winds and easily remove it in the spring. It allows in maximum light and heat which are both needed during the winter while greatly reducing direct winds.

Do leave some significant gaps to allow air circulation.

Should i close everything with clear plastic and just leave the top open around just a gab to let air flow on top? Or there needs to be air flowing in the bottom. Because i heard air needs to flow

 

[aart]

Should i close everything with clear plastic and just leave the top open around just a gab to let air flow on top? Or there needs to be air flowing in the bottom. Because i heard air needs to flow

Yes, leave a 6-12" gap all around the top, and maybe one panel or the door uncovered..what ever is on the leeward side.

 

[Jeanw]

Depending on your setup you could use white tarps or heavy clear plastic sheeting. Tarps can be attached with bungees/rope through the grommet holes or staple gun the plastic sheeting to the frame. Make sure u pick up any dropped staples so chickens don’t eat them or get any stuck in their feet (that would be bad). And as aart said, make sure you leave the top gap for ventilation.

 

[Raysal]

That's not too cold.
Do you get a lot of snow?

Welcome to BYC! @Raysal
Where in this world are you located?
Climate, and time of year, is almost always a factor.
Please add your general geographical location to your profile.
It's easy to do, and then it's always there!
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No we dont get much snow but it is cold for us