Peter Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 Next job was to create a window but also to provide some ventilation in the coop. Well it took me a full day to design and make it from two pieces of perspex sheet which slide across each other so when the vents are open or shut it is still a window in both positions. I painted the inside the coop pink because the chickens are ladies and to reflect the light all round the coop. More chicken stuff to come. Peter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beantree Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 Nice job Peter, but you will need to fix weld mesh over the window aperture inside to prevent rats and mice getting in at night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Beantree said: Nice job Peter, but you will need to fix weld mesh over the window aperture inside to prevent rats and mice getting in at night. Agreed. I'm afraid that I would see that as a weak point in the structure now - easy for rodents and even a small fox's head to get in. They won't need windows in the coop - they are in there only when it's dark and they are roosting. The main point of ventilation is that it is above head height (so under the roof eaves) to prevent a build-up of ammonia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted July 8, 2019 Author Share Posted July 8, 2019 Yes I agree with the two reply's I will have to purchase some weld mesh to cover it. Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
