Progress photos for our big coop project

[Jessatiel]

Welcome to BYC. Where, in general, are you? Climate matters.

That coop looks well-made and well-thought out. An attractive addition to your yard.

One detail though,

Those little round vents at the roof peak aren't going more much air, only a few square inches. When venting a coop you need to think in terms of square feet.

Here's my article on coop ventilation: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/repecka-illustrates-coop-ventilation.77659/

Thank you! I really appreciate your comments. I’m in California, USA: hot-hot summers, mild winters. For ventilation, I also have all soffits open (predator-proofed with hardware cloth), the peak of the run-side wall is vented, and I have a fan that kicks on over a certain temp. or humidity level. Also, I keep the big doors open in the summer… it’s just too hot, otherwise! I’ll check out your article, too. More pics:

 

[3KillerBs]

For ventilation, I also have all soffits open (predator-proofed with hardware cloth), the peak of the run-side wall is vented, and I have a fan that kicks on over a certain temp. or humidity level.

Excellent! The more airflow the better in a hot climate.

 

[Jessatiel]

Excellent! The more airflow the better in a hot climate.

I love the illustrations in your article!

 

[3KillerBs]

I love the illustrations in your article!

Thank you.

I did one to help someone understand what I was saying and then just ran with it for different kinds of coop.