Ventilation Question

[Aleema913]

I have this coop there are no vent windows..so in the summer time would i.just leave the door by the ramp open?? My chicks are 3 1/2 weeks plan to move them outside ar 5 weeks if that's not too soon..Temps in the 30s at night

 

[Isadora]

I have this coop there are no vent windows..so in the summer time would i.just leave the door by the ramp open?? My chicks are 3 1/2 weeks plan to move them outside ar 5 weeks if that's not too soon..Temps in the 30s at night

Can you post pictures of your setup?
Really all chicken coops need more ventilation than just a pop door.

 

[Bigtom Turkey]

Also I would wait till they are at least 6 weeks till you move them. In the summer I will move them out at 4 weeks but in the winter (or whenever it is under freezing) I would at least wait till they are fully feathered.

 

[mowin]

I have this coop there are no vent windows..so in the summer time would i.just leave the door by the ramp open?? My chicks are 3 1/2 weeks plan to move them outside ar 5 weeks if that's not too soon..Temps in the 30s at night

Is there any ventilation in the coop at all? Soffits, ridge, gable ends vents?

 

[3KillerBs]

Welcome to BYC.

Where, in general, are you located? Climate matters, particularly in regards to housing.

Ventilation is critical at all times of year. Chickens have very delicate respiratory systems so ammonia build-up in an unvented coop is unhealthy for them.

It's also necessary to have airflow removing warm, moist air even in winter -- when moisture in the coop can cause frostbite.

This diagram is from an article on cattle barns, but the principle is the same. Moving air above the chickens' heads when they're sitting on the roost carrying away moisture and ammonia without drafts.

Show us photos of your coop and we can help you set it up to keep them healthy.

 

[Brooks_]

Eager to see pics and know locale. Can't say much without.

 

[i_only_listen_to_dgd]

I am curious about this as well. We've always just left the door to the pen open for them and the windows (that have wire fencing over them to protect against predators).

 

[Brooks_]

I am curious about this as well. We've always just left the door to the pen open for them and the windows (that have wire fencing over them to protect against predators).

Start a thread and post pics. We'll help.

 

[Aleema913]

Can you post pictures of your setup?
Really all chicken coops need more ventilation than just a pop door.

Can you post pictures of your setup?
Really all chicken coops need more ventilation than just a pop door.

The other side looks the same..there are alot of cracks that sir can get in though..it's not sealed at all..pretty big gaps

 

[Aleema913]

Welcome to BYC.

Where, in general, are you located? Climate matters, particularly in regards to housing.

Ventilation is critical at all times of year. Chickens have very delicate respiratory systems so ammonia build-up in an unvented coop is unhealthy for them.

It's also necessary to have airflow removing warm, moist air even in winter -- when moisture in the coop can cause frostbite.

This diagram is from an article on cattle barns, but the principle is the same. Moving air above the chickens' heads when they're sitting on the roost carrying away moisture and ammonia without drafts.

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Show us photos of your coop and we can help you set it up to keep them healthy.

I live in NC zone 7b..I already bought the coop..posted a pick..can't really afford to buy another..maybe I can alter this one