Cedar planks for coop?

[charlotte-and-the-bees]

We bought some white wood planks for our coop walls but some smell suspiciously of cedar. They're pretty aromatic at this point. Planning to paint the inside with a rubber type paint (something I saw recommended around here) for easier cleaning. If so, any concern with the cedar outside?

 

[rosemarythyme]

I would use cedar on a coop but do you know what type of cedar this is? If it's the more aromatic Eastern variety I'd either want to air it out really well, or try sealing it with paint to minimize the aroma.

 

[archeryrob]

Cedar is naturally rot resistant. Farmers like to use it for fence posts.

I would run the boards up and down to shed water better and seal the outside.