Ventilation design help ideas.

[aart]

As big as you can possibly make it without interfering with the structure.

An keep in mind you'll need to protect it from rain and snow infiltration,
so louvers would be a good idea.

 

[M Brennen]

An keep in mind you'll need to protect it from rain and snow infiltration,
so louvers would be a good idea.

I was looking at something like this.

 

[Buffy Brahma Mama]

What would be super hot? I live in Vermont. Hot days have been in the 90’s, but drop to the 60’s at night. My coop is in the shade and tHe chicken have access to their completely open run all day long.

Daytime you should have no issues. There isn't a simple answer regarding nighttime temps, but if there isn't a lot of airflow, it could get pretty hot in there. Think of a car with only partially open windows on a warm day. Temps could rise considerably and be held in at night when the coop is shut. I have pyramid hip roof on mine and it does get hot at night, especially when its in the 80's over a period of days. During heat waves, the temp in the coop may be uncomfortable. If you take a look in the coop on one of those nights and see if they are breathing heavy, you'll be able to tell its a bit too hot. You can also purchase a couple small temperature gauges on amazon and place them at a few different heights in the coop to check the nighttime temps. Hope it helps and good luck

 

[aart]

I have pyramid hip roof on mine and it does get hot at night,

Got pics?
Make a coop page here:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/categories/member-pages.10/
so you can share.

Oh, and.... Welcome to BYC! @Buffy Brahma Mama
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[M Brennen]

I just checked the temperature with my thermal temperature gun. Outside temp is 73 and the coop temp is 78. I do have four windows that are open at night. I think I am more worried about the temperature getting too cold inside in the winter.

 

[Buffy Brahma Mama]

Got pics?
Make a coop page here:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/categories/member-pages.10/
so you can share.

Oh, and.... Welcome to BYC! @Buffy Brahma Mama
Where in this world are you located?
Climate, and time of year, is almost always a factor.
Please add your general geographical location to your profile.
It's easy to do, and then it's always there!
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Thank you! I'll fill in my details soon I'm in CT.

 

[aart]

I am more worried about the temperature getting too cold inside in the winter.

Ventilation is way more important than temps in winter...and all year.
I use a fan during summer heat waves to help bring down the temp inside coop late in day.

 

[M Brennen]

Thank you everyone for all the great advice!