Small Coop Ventilation

[GiaGallina]

Huh?


This one, or at least a large hole under cover of the roof.
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That wall has been removed... the whole upper portion is open, I just have the nest boxes covered up since they have only spent 2 nights in coop so far.

 

[GiaGallina]

The wine corks as a temporary solution to adding ventilation attaching more pics to hopefully clarify my confusion.

 

[aart]

The wine corks as a temporary solution to adding ventilation attaching more pics to hopefully clarify my confusion.

Oh, so you've already made the whole coop/run combo a coop?
Now I see what you mean with the corks, creating a gap for ventilation.

 

[GiaGallina]

Oh, so you've already made the whole coop/run combo a coop?
Now I see what you mean with the corks, creating a gap for ventilation

Yes, the top portion is done for now, will finish enclosing bottom when walk-in run arrives. If I install 2 vents at the end of each gable do I also need to raise the roof also for sufficient ventilation?

 

[aart]

If I install 2 vents at the end of each gable do I also need to raise the roof also for sufficient ventilation?

Both are better than one or the other.
All openings need to be covered with 1/2" Hardware Cloth to deter any intruders.

 

[3KillerBs]

Yes, the top portion is done for now, will finish enclosing bottom when walk-in run arrives. If I install 2 vents at the end of each gable do I also need to raise the roof also for sufficient ventilation?

My rule of thumb for ventilation is that if you put your head and shoulders in there on a warm sunny day and it's hotter inside than out then you need more ventilation.

 

[aart]

My rule of thumb for ventilation is that if you put your head and shoulders in there on a warm sunny day and it's hotter inside than out then you need more ventilation.

Or you could use a thermometer/hygrometer

 

[3KillerBs]

Or you could use a thermometer/hygrometer

Yes, one could do it either scientifically or empirically.

 

[GiaGallina]

Thank you all for your time and help! Made a honey do list for this weekend to fix ventilation issues! @Auntiejessi3 @3KillerBs and @aart

 

[aart]

Yes, one could do it either scientifically or empirically.

Thermometers are empirical.
Head/shoulders in the coop is anecdotal.