Small Coop Ventilation

[rosemarythyme]

I think it should work fine once you get the run and put the converted coop together with that (inside or out, up to you... it'd be easiest to just put it inside the run though, even though it eats up some floor space).

Just really glad you realized converting the coop/run into a coop was the way to go!

As far as ventilation, might want to look into using some louvered vent covers here, which will provide ventilation while protecting the openings against the weather. Also I can't tell, but you've left some "windows" for light and ventilation, correct? Adding artificial light for navigation is a pain, so you want to let in some natural light so the chickens can get on the roosts at night.

 

[Gammas Bearded Babies]

I think it should work fine once you get the run and put the converted coop together with that (inside or out, up to you... it'd be easiest to just put it inside the run though, even though it eats up some floor space).

Just really glad you realized converting the coop/run into a coop was the way to go!

As far as ventilation, might want to look into using some louvered vent covers here, which will provide ventilation while protecting the openings against the weather. Also I can't tell, but you've left some "windows" for light and ventilation, correct? Adding artificial light for navigation is a pain, so you want to let in some natural light so the chickens can get on the roosts at night.

When adding the Louvered vent covers, gable vents I was told in another post, do I need to add the wire on the inside to protect against predators entering coop through the vents?

 

[aart]

When adding the Louvered vent covers, gable vents I was told in another post, do I need to add the wire on the inside to protect against predators entering coop through the vents?

Depends on the size of the slots in the louvered vents.
Anything over 1/2" should be protected with mesh.

 

[Gammas Bearded Babies]

Depends on the size of the slots in the louvered vents.
Anything over 1/2" should be protected with mesh.

Ok thank you! Got more work to do!
And my husband just KEEPS on saying "I told you so" with each thing more I do with these lil guys!

 

[rosemarythyme]

Depends on the size of the slots in the louvered vents.
Anything over 1/2" should be protected with mesh.

x2. I have 1/4" hardware cloth behind all my vent covers but 1/2" will suffice unless you have a known mouse issue.

 

[GiaGallina]

Thank you all for help!! We added 2 vents and full roof ventilation. I will add pictures as soon as we have the walk-in and set in place!!!

 

[GiaGallina]

Oh forgot to add was 90 degrees and hot, when I stuck head in coop and checked thermometer it was 3 degrees cooler!!! I was sooo happy!!!