Woods-style house in the winter

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http://www.amazon.com/Fresh-Air-Poultry-Houses-Open-Front-Healthier/dp/097217706X
I think I got my copy at Amazon.

 

[Shellz]

Got this book thru amazon too.

 

[nathana1984]

This coop looks awesome. I am thinking of building one. I am located in south easy virginia and this this design will work greatly

 

[theJonesBoy]

JackE, is the roof steel or shingles?

 

[Terry08]

Used to see this design many years ago. Great job. And thanks for the book thread, downloaded it.

 

[Arielle]

QUestion-- I'm wondering if I can put in extra windows. THe interior seems dark. Can I put in more windows on the west side, and possibly the north as the sun sets far to the NW by late June.

( My structure faces east = open front faces east)

 

[Utard]

QUestion-- I'm wondering if I can put in extra windows. THe interior seems dark. Can I put in more windows on the west side, and possibly the north as the sun sets far to the NW by late June.

( My structure faces east = open front faces east)

I don't see why not.

I would assume the lack of windows is because this design was made back around 1905 or so when windows would have been a little bit of a premium for people.

As long as it is a good sealing window you could put one on each wall?

I will be building on in the next month. I plan on using a door with a window on the one side and a big window on the back side that will face West.

 

[aart]

QUestion-- I'm wondering if I can put in extra windows. THe interior seems dark. Can I put in more windows on the west side, and possibly the north as the sun sets far to the NW by late June.

( My structure faces east = open front faces east)

As long as they can be closed in winter, when the real effect of a Woods is needed...

.......tho being open on the east instead of the south defeats the whole design concept.

 

[JackE]

QUestion-- I'm wondering if I can put in extra windows. THe interior seems dark. Can I put in more windows on the west side, and possibly the north as the sun sets far to the NW by late June.

( My structure faces east = open front faces east)

How big are the upper (Monitor) windows on your coop? How big are the rest of the windows? Is the coop sitting under a bunch of trees? My coop is flooded with light. There is not a dark spot in it, during the day. Not even a shadow. Maybe, you could paint the inside white to help reflect the light in there. But, if you have too, go ahead and add windows if needed.

 

[Utard]

As long as they can be closed in winter, when the real effect of a Woods is needed...

.......tho being open on the east instead of the south defeats the whole design concept.

I think for some like me the design to face the open part east has to do with the prevailing winds. I will be at the foot of some rolling hills. So my wind will be predominantly west to east.

I think the idea of more windows is a good thing. Just not the opening type. Just panes of glass to let light in. They may be Dinosaurs but they are not cave dwellers LOL