Please reply quick - something needs to be done tonight, maybe?

I have shade cloth cut to the size of coop windows. I nailed in brads at the corners of the windows. I just hook the cloth on those when I need to darken the building. It is most helpful when my NPIP testing takes place. I have to catch every bird over 4 months of age and my birds are wild. The only way I can catch them during the day is to keep them confined and catch them in the darkened building.
I've also used it to limit day length to induce an early molt.
Those are simple tasks without spending a lot of money or needing a lot of help.
 
@Cryss had some great stand off exterior baffles that could fit the bill here
Baffles, yes, here's mine. Can't explain just now. I'll get back.
Basically the plexiglass is not touching the opening, just covering to prevent wind in but letting air flow out. Its raised.put 2x4s around top n s8des, the attach plexiglas, plywood, whatever material you chose.
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What do you mean? I don't completely understand. Sorry. :rolleyes:
You started this thread to ask about how to do a wind block...
...wondered how you decided to do it...beyond this short term fix:
Thanks everyone, I put a piece of wood over one opening and held it with a screw. It will work good for tonight.


Would love to see pics.
Wanted to see roosts in relation to ventilation.....hard to do in a small coop, I know.
Ok then, I'll need to get fresh pics later because I don't have any of the roosts right now... or the ventilation. :rolleyes: Thanks again!
 
Ok, I got ya now. Thanks! :)
Well, I put up a board over one of the air vents. It works really well!
By the way, to chickens - Creampuff and Dazzle - are using the new perch now!! :yesss:
 

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