My Gal Pals
In the Brooder
We recently purchased a home with an existing shed that had been converted to a coop. The inside is roughly 9x9 and 10’ from floor to the highest point of the ceiling.
I believe the previous chickens used the inside crossbars (which are 6’ off the ground) to roost on.
I am very excited to have such a large structure for my (future) chickens, but there is NO VENTILATION! I’ve spent lots of time cleaning/gutting most of it and it gets very hot and hard to breathe even with the doors open.
What is the best way to add ventilation to this shed? There is no roof overhang.
We have cold winters (it’s our first year here so I’m unsure how cold but I know we will get snow) and hot summers (many days in upper 90s so far)
I plan on making many changes to ensure their comfort (adding shade to the run, nesting boxes, making it easier to reach the roosts) but the ventilation is my main concern at this time
I believe the previous chickens used the inside crossbars (which are 6’ off the ground) to roost on.
I am very excited to have such a large structure for my (future) chickens, but there is NO VENTILATION! I’ve spent lots of time cleaning/gutting most of it and it gets very hot and hard to breathe even with the doors open.
What is the best way to add ventilation to this shed? There is no roof overhang.
We have cold winters (it’s our first year here so I’m unsure how cold but I know we will get snow) and hot summers (many days in upper 90s so far)
I plan on making many changes to ensure their comfort (adding shade to the run, nesting boxes, making it easier to reach the roosts) but the ventilation is my main concern at this time