Winterizing Coops

[DobieLover]

Thank you do much. First that saves me money insulated. Second I appreciate the visual I understand better with a picture


Does snow come in where ventilation is above your birds in the middle of the picture or is that a window?

I can't imagine the conditions that would be able to drive snow through my gable vents considering the two foot roof overhangs I installed to prevent such an occurrence.

 

[WIchickMama]

Some use furnace filters over their windows to allow for ventilation instead of drafts and snow.

Nope no need to insulate! Looking good

 

[Aunt Angus]

Louvered vent covers are good, too, or covers that can be lifted up and propped open as needed. Just more ideas.

 

[Crazy_Beautiful]

All this on our weekend to do list.
I am very thankful for all your help.

 

[Crazy_Beautiful]

So we only had enough time today to do one coop. We added more soffit venting and added gable venting. Hoping this helps. I know understand why I struggled with sick chickens last winter. Hopefully this winter will be better.

Also took down some plastic wrapping the run.

 

[Deb4tune]

This is coop #1 currently housing too many. 6 adult 4 teenagers and 8 littles. I'm trying to rehome 4 of them before the cold weather hits. And if we have time the plan is to make another run on the opposite side identical in size. I also attached a photo of their large uncovered run in case any questions regarding space.

nice arrangement