What kind of insulation

[burt4750]

I am modifying a child's playhouse to put my silkies into. I redesigned the roof line as you can see in the pictures. I will be putting vents in on all three sides that have the arch (all four sides will be totally covered with plywood. I am at a loss as far as what I can do to fill the void between the existing roof and the modified roof. There is such a big space I didn't know if I could use rolled insulation to fill it up, or just insulate the underside of the top and sides. I have already insulated between the playhouse walls and the plywood cladding on the sides.

The roof is not in place yet...I know I need longer overhangs and that is in the plan.

Any suggestions?

 

[3KillerBs]

There is no need to insulate that space.

The airflow will be good for keeping the coop cool and comfortable.

 

[mowin]

Insulation is a rodent invitation.

 

[U_Stormcrow]

You are in KY, there is absolutely no need for insulation whatsoever. More air space / more ventilation is a benefit to your birds. More insulation is an expensive way to add a host of negatives.

 

[burt4750]

So, I don't have to worry about my silkies getting too cold in the winter?

 

[nuthatched]

So, I don't have to worry about my silkies getting too cold in the winter?

Nope, they huddles together. as long as they're dry and out of any breezes they'll be fine.

 

[3KillerBs]

So, I don't have to worry about my silkies getting too cold in the winter?

You'll probably want to get advice from Silky experts, since they have non-standard feathering, but as a general rule you don't have to keep chickens warm, you keep them dry and they keep themselves warm with their built-in down parkas.

 

[burt4750]

thanks!