New coop, new chickens coming

[Sonrisa57]

Hello and welcome to BYC! This is a great place to learn and share your chicken adventures. Your coop looks fabulous, however, I'm not seeing any ventilation holes near the roofline. Am I just missing that?[/QUOTE
I have about 1" by 4 ft (protected by 1/2" welded wire) on both eves and then the 4 foot ridge vent on the metal roofing that can't be blocked. Do you think that's ok?

 

[fldiver97]

Welcome Nice coop - your chicks will be comfortable

 

[Sonrisa57]

Hello and welcome to BYC! This is a great place to learn and share your chicken adventures. Your coop looks fabulous, however, I'm not seeing any ventilation holes near the roofline. Am I just missing that?

I do have 1" by 4 feet air intakes at both of the soffits (covered by 1/2" welded wire) and the ridge vent under the metal roof. Is this ok?
The 4 windows are sliding lexan and can be opened a little or a lot.

 

[ThreeOfSeven]

Gorgeous coop! I love the clean-out access!

 

[fldiver97]

Make sure you cover the windows with 1/2x1/2 in hardware cloth.

 

[so lucky]

What a cute coop! You are going to have a nice selection of chickens. And egg colors.

 

[Sonrisa57]

Make sure you cover the windows with 1/2x1/2 in hardware cloth.

You should be able to see the welded wire stapled to the outside of the windows in a couple of the photos.

Additionally, we buried 24" wide hardware cloth around the entire run stapled to the bottom 2 x 4. We have foxes and raccoons here in Western Mass.

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. Great job on the coop - good luck when your birds arrive.

 

[Leahs Coop]

Hello and welcome to Backyard Chickens! So glad you decided to join the flock.
Beautiful coop!

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal Flock! Best wishes and have lots of fun!