Placement of ventilation on coop

[carl0209]

Ok I have worked on the new Hen House And I cut out a vent. I cut the vent out right where the roost is going to be. Is this ok?
Also. Instead of a lid to retrieve the eggs, I copied the idea of the slide out tray for clean up and made a slide out tray for the nesting area. It was dark when I finished. I'll post pictures tomorrow.

 

[petrel]

That would probably be great in the summer, but you may need to locate another one for winter that won't allow drafts directly on your birds.

Take a look at this when you get a chance: https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/...-go-out-there-and-cut-more-holes-in-your-coop

Hope to see your photos tomorrow.

 

[carl0209]

That is a great thread Petrel! Thank you. I will add several more tomorrow I different locations. The one area to not have vents would be the nesting area right?

 

[petrel]

I believe that is correct.

 

[carl0209]

Here are a few pictures.

Here's the inside

Outside rear with doors

 

[carl0209]

Without doors

Slide out nesting box

Door and Vent window

 

[4 the Birds]

Without doors

Slide out nesting box

Door and Vent window

Slide out nesting boxes seems a bit odd to me. Ideally, you want an access door so that you can reach in and collect eggs. Many times the hens are on the nest when I collect so I just reach under them to collect. Another large access door to change bedding and coop maintenance. Vents are best away from the roost bars and add plenty with hinged flaps so that you can tweek air flow and ventilation according to the weather.

 

[carl0209]

Hummm I might have over thought this slide out nest area...