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[Wyandottes7]

Welcome to BYC!

We're glad to have you.

 

[drumstick diva]

Glad you joined the flock. If you go to "where am I, where are you," in the social forum you can locate and post on your state thread. People from you locale should be able to address your concerns - having experience living in similar environment

 

[CidDaKid]

Thanks for the friendly welcome everyone! I've attached photos of the coop. It's 4x8 with 7 ft ceiling covered in hardware cloth and completely vented on both 8ft sides. There is also a double pane window that I keep the top section open for circulation. Not sure if I should keep this open once it's down to freezing though.
I have 2 Rhode Island Reds, 2 Buff Orpingtons, and 2 Silver Laced Wyandottes. One of the reds, and one buff I call Lucy & Ethel.

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[Michael OShay]

Thanks for the friendly welcome everyone! I've attached photos of the coop. It's 4x8 with 7 ft ceiling covered in hardware cloth and completely vented on both 8ft sides. There is also a double pane window that I keep the top section open for circulation. Not sure if I should keep this open once it's down to freezing though.
I have 2 Rhode Island Reds, 2 Buff Orpingtons, and 2 Silver Laced Wyandottes. One of the reds, and one buff I call Lucy & Ethel.

You're coop is cute and you have some beautiful pullets. I would definitely keep the top section open for good ventilation to keep moisture from building up in the coop. Feathering is a wonderful insulator and moisture is a much greater danger than cold. Good luck with your flock.

 

[Wyandottes7]

Very nice coop!

I would keep the top section open, even during cold weather. Ventilation is one of the most important things for chickens in winter. Without it, they are susceptible to frostbite from accumulating moisture.