Window placement in 10x10 coop

[DoeAndGander]

Coop 10x10 in size
This is the possible window placement of south facing wall. Roost will be along west wall. Are the windows far enough apart? Is it ok to center window within side wall (7 ft)? Will have overhangs, soffit vents, ridge vents and all that jazz. I figure if drafts I will close one closest to roost. North wall will mimic south wall. Also thinking of putting larger window on West wall behind roost for light/winter warmth as I won’t have electricity out to this coop but can run cords if needed. Thoughts?

 

[DoeAndGander]

Was also thinking 3ft entrance into coop! This will be for guineas - pretty much same concept sans nesting boxes

 

[21hens-incharge]

I like those good sized windows.

I like to build in way more windows and vents than the minimum and close as needed. My vote is to have as many windows as you can fit/afford.

My 8x14 coop has 11 and we use them all. It really helps in the summer to be able to keep them open.

Hardware cloth on the inside keeps nasties from coming in.

 

[DoeAndGander]

I like those good sized windows.

I like to build in way more windows and vents than the minimum and close as needed. My vote is to have as many windows as you can fit/afford.

My 8x14 coop has 11 and we use them all. It really helps in the summer to be able to keep them open.

Hardware cloth on the inside keeps nasties from coming in.

Thanks! 11! That’s great. I’ll plan to do window along west wall then. The windows pictured are 27” in width. I’m trying to find 2 smaller ones to go beside the front door as well

 

[21hens-incharge]

Much better to have and not need than to need and not have.

My birds argue over window seats in the summer. They must like them.

 

[DoeAndGander]

Much better to have and not need than to need and not have.

My birds argue over window seats in the summer. They must like them.

I bet they do! So awesome. I’m trying to add as much ventilation as possible. I’ve been collecting old windows for a diy greenhouse I plan to do some day so I have a stash to choose from but I’m using for guinea and chicken coop so need to choose wisely

 

[DoeAndGander]

Going with this placement! Don’t mind the trees directly behind coop. Hubby seems to think we have nothing to worry about lol

 

[MissChick@dee]

You’re going to have a wonderful coop from the looks of it. Ima’ jealous LOL
(Stands and applauds)

 

[DoeAndGander]

You’re going to have a wonderful coop from the looks of it. Ima’ jealous LOL
(Stands and applauds)

I think so too! Rain is coming so trying to put walls up before it gets too heavy. I ran into my first issue.... poop board height will run into window opening. Not huge issue just will look a little funny. I put windows center so I could open them easier. So it’s either leave as is, lower poop board or higher all windows...

 

[MissChick@dee]

Leave as is. You’ll be tweeking the interior anyway. Customize guess that’s a better word. Can’t wait to be invited to the open house party!