Can we do cedar board on the outside?

[Mama2B&D&...Chickens]

DH is adament about giving the coop a "rugged" look

and it's between this and hardy board--were painting it red...but I just worried b/c of the whole "cedar" thing and the chickens? Is it still bad if its on the outside of the coop? THKS!

 

[Imp]

It's OK on the outside.

Imp

 

[Mama2B&D&...Chickens]

Ok, meaning OK--or ok, meaning EH, you can use it but i wouldnt

I want my babies to be healthy!!!! !

 

[AtholCoop]

Mama2B&D&...Chickens :

Ok, meaning OK--or ok, meaning EH, you can use it but i wouldnt

I want my babies to be healthy!!!! !

No it's totally OK. The only cedar you really need to steer clear of is cedar shavings as litter.​

 

[catdaddy66]

AtholCoop is correct!! Cedar boards do not pose a problem as the wood is of a very small surface area compared w/ shavings. They will also be outside the coop and not accessible to the birds.

 

[CityChook]

OK as in just fine. Especially outside. But expensive.

Cedar shavings are hard on their resperatory systems, but solid wood, especially on the exterior, won't be a problem. Have fun!

 

[oregonn8v]

OK...New Egg here. I am just beginning investigating what I need to build a coop and I have several 10' lengths of cedar siding in my workshop. From what I understand on this post it is OK to use these on the siding of the coop but I need to avoid cedar shavings on the ground of the run? What can people tell me about the harm of cedar to chicks and hens? Is there another forum thread I should read? I fell so uninformed. Also, can anyone recommend a good book on coop building? I don't mean to hijack this thread but was just curious.

Thanks,

Eric

 

[ranchhand]

Hi Eric,

Cedar shaving have greater exposure of the aromatic oils and can cause respiratory problems in chicks. Cedar siding isn't a problem.

As far as coop building, go up to the very top of this page- click on Coop Designs. We'll see ya in a month or so, after you get through looking at all the fabulous coops!

 

[Chick_a_dee]

Cedar is totally fine on the outside, and especially if you're painting it.