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The lack of ventilation and control of it , is an issue most prefabs seem to have. I build an extension to my old prefab that gives an abundant amount of fresh air. Think of chickens sleeping in trees in the wild. In winter I block a few openings to keep them warmer against the cold nordic and easter winds. But even then it has one side open to give plenty of fresh air.*Previously I wrote about the pros and cons of the Eglu and I think I mentioned the lack of control over the ventilation. There are two coops in the run but all eight birds (6 bantams and 2 Shetlands) cram into one Eglu. This summer, the Shetlands were panting at night so I've had to leave the front door wide open or prop open the back door, or both.
The run should be sufficiently secure for this location but I don't like leaving the doors open.
Is it possible to make a summer door with hardware-cloth for extra ventilation in the Eglu? Or build something extra with hwc onto it?
* I live in a mild climate, max -15C in cold winter nights.