Yet another ventilation question.

[Xovan]

OK here is where we are.






My question is. Can I put 6-8 inches of hardware cloth across the high end and leave it open without getting rain or snow in the coop? The overhang is 12" and I am going to have 8"s on the sides.. The short end faces due west and gets most of the weather so I was going to just leave the with of the rafters open. If that helps. I was thinking of putting a drop-down off the high end of the roof, but I don't want rain puddles in front of the coop.
Thanks for your help!!!!!!

PS. I did like 100 searches and not to many picks of how people ventilate their coops.

 

[LottieLou]

I have seen screen proposed as good ventilation. We have a window covered in chicken wire we use for vent. Why not put up rain gutter and catch water in barrel to prevent puddles in front of coop. Then use water for garden ect.

 

[Xovan]

Please Please can I get some more input. I want to start siding today and do not want to waste material or have to undo anything.

 

[Mrwinchester]

I would put hardware cloth between your rafters and bring your siding to the top of your wall

 

[nellynelly]

that is what i did on my coop....but i do not have snow.

 

[4 the Birds]

In NY you will get snow. Even a 1/4" wide slit can cause a 2 ft deep snow drift in the coop during a blowing snow storm. Even wood pallet construction should have exterior covering to prevent drafts. Large vents and openings are ideal as long as they are covered with mesh to keep out predators and have storm flaps for the ability to crack open, close, or fully open according to weather. A great design will allow plenty of openings (with awnings) for ventilation that can remain open during stormy weather. So I guess to answer your question.... I would cover with mesh and also hinged board from the top that can swing open as needed.

Snow in the run


Hope this helps!

 

[Xovan]

Is that enough ventilation for 15-20 chickens in an 8x10 coop? That is why I was thinking to drop the high end some and just cloth the rafters on the short end.

 

[Xovan]

In NY you will get snow. Even a 1/4" wide slit can cause a 2 ft deep snow drift in the coop during a blowing snow storm. Even wood pallet construction should have exterior covering to prevent drafts. Large vents and openings are ideal as long as they are covered with mesh to keep out predators and have storm flaps for the ability to crack open, close, or fully open according to weather. A great design will allow plenty of openings (with awnings) for ventilation that can remain open during stormy weather. So I guess to answer your question.... I would cover with mesh and also hinged board from the top that can swing open as needed.

Snow in the run


Hope this helps!

I did have that thought. I think that could work. Thanks. I was just worried to get enough vents.

Also thanks to all who gave some input. I LOVE BYC!!!