A friend saw my coop and pointed out a huge ventilation mistake

They said my single small window wasn't enough for 8 hens, and after a hot week last month, I saw what they meant. I added two more screened vents up high and the difference in air flow is night and day. Has anyone else had to fix a ventilation setup after their flock grew?

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emmag405mo ago

My neighbor's coop had a similar problem with just one vent. Her six birds were panting last July, and she ended up adding a whole ridge vent along the top. It made me check my own setup, and I realized my pop door was letting in more drafts than proper airflow. What did your friend say was the biggest sign your hens were too hot?

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aaronallen5mo ago

Saw my hens holding their wings out from their sides, which was the dead giveaway (they looked like little feathery airplanes).

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stellaj705mo ago

Yeah, the panting is a huge red flag for sure.

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