Proof Coop Insulation Does Nothing.

[Mac in Wisco]

Chickens-246,


be sure to include my observation that my steel sided pole barn was maintaining 70 F at a 30 F outside air temperature, without supplemental heat.

Here is some good reading on cold weather ventilation and heat balance in livestock facilities:
http://www.cps.gov.on.ca/english/plans/E9000/9700/M-9700L.pdf

My sincerest best wishes to you with your business,

Mac

 

[Mrs MIA]

Interesting info. I believe that it all depends on how many birds you have, what your coop is made of, and how well it's made... lots of variables. I have not added heat yet, but the heat-loss (body heat from the chickens) has been slowed dramatically with the insulation. If you put chickens in your coop, you're heating your coop, period. Which is why I have more chickens than I should.

 

[turbo13]

This conversation is too pedantic.I'm going to bed. My gals are in a cozy coop.It is about 15 f outside and 40 f inside.insulation is the key. Good night to all

 

[DuckLady]

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