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Yes, that helps me understand, and no, I have no alternative ideas, Punching holes in the walls seems to be it.

Is their space between the ceiling and the roof??? Possibly you can open part of the ceiling then vent that out.

and this may help you when someone asks "won't your chickens be cold"? Its the book on "Woods' Coop" (the person, not the place) design, which is a partially open air coop design for the upper US, also used in Alaska and Canada. Nearly 100 years old. No heat, no fans. Just physics.

Agree with Sally - you want LOTS more ventilation to help enusre moist, ammonia laden air is moving out - in ways that don't result in a draft on your birds. Yes, if you have power, you can use an exhaust fan - make sure you get one suited for the environment - all that feather, dust, dander...