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    Roof over Coop and Run and/or Ventilation

    Thanks for sending those. I had previously read the first but must have overlooked the second. In terms of venting, I can get a max of about 14sqft without just about removing a wall or door. Though removing a door in the heat might be on the list of options.
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    Roof over Coop and Run and/or Ventilation

    It's looking like in for a big rethink on my overall design. The lack of shore power is the killer. Thanks for all the advice.
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    Roof over Coop and Run and/or Ventilation

    Out of curiosity are you running the fan of a battery in order to run it at night or are you only running it during daylight hours? I think I could teach myself how to build a basic solar set up with a positive pressure fan to keep air moving. My main concern is needing a large battery to run a...
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    Roof over Coop and Run and/or Ventilation

    Thanks for the reply. At least my fears are reasonable. After a call with my uncle (and a fresh perspective) I am considering aluminum radiant barrier and possibly foam board insulation on the roof to deflect some of the heat. Would anyone have thoughts especially in terms of these being in the...
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    Roof over Coop and Run and/or Ventilation

    As noted above, there is no ventilation as of yet and I am awaiting parts to finish the interior (feeder and waterer arrive tomorrow. Door arrived today). The roosting bars will be sufficient for the time being and can be easily expanded as needed to run completely across the shed. Not...
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    New here, um, ya

    Hi all, New here. Looking forward to transitioning from a shady lurker to an active participant. As to the sample questions (1) Brand new, so new I don't have any but am aiming to get some in the next 1-2 months (2) I have 0 chickens (3) NA (4) TBD but likely egg production given my family...
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    Roof over Coop and Run and/or Ventilation

    NOTE: Edited for Typos and Clarity - 10-2-23 3:45PM CST. Changes are denoted in red. Hi all, Preemptive thanks for all the collective wisdom as I have hit a bit of a head scratcher and find myself walking to the ledge. I am new to chickens (currently 0) and am in the process of putting...
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