Install A Roof Vent For Chicen Coop

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Install a roof vent for chicen coop. Secure the roll in place by running a couple of 3 inch screws through it but only going an inch deep into the wood. Today i put the roof on the chicken coop. Rainwater doesn t cause mud in front of the house. One of the best and easiest ways to add ventilation to your chicken coop is to simply drill ventilation holes near the ceiling.

I got a good deal on some steel siding so i decided to use it for the chicken coop roof. There are several reasons to consider adding extra ventilation to your chicken coop. One is that a well ventilated coop can help remove excess humidity and dampness believe it or not chickens actually generate a lot of water vapor when they breathe and poop. Chickens don t roost on top.

The exposed parts of the screws will keep the chicken wire from moving out of place. Gaps like those between the rafters can be blocked with a small roll of chicken wire. Benefits of chicken coop ventilation. If possible the experts from storey s guide to raising chickens advise drilling the ventilation holes along the ceiling of the south and north walls.