ACQ Pressure treated lumber in coop?

[ShawnaScott]

I am in the process of finishing up my coop. When I bought lumber, the man advised me to use the treated wood as it would last outside. When I realized it was treated with chemicals, I began to worry that it would hurt my chickens. Is this going to be safe? I am worried that even if it doesn't leach into the ground, then the chickens might peck at it. I can't find a clear answer on whether or not it will hurt them!

 

[aart]

I think that once it is good and dry and you don't leave a lot of sawdust laying around that they might peck up they will be fine. Good idea to use the recommended fasteners so the chemical treatment in the wood doesn't react and rot them out.

 

[locoguru]

Hope you used a mask when cutting that stuff!