Coop Material

[Chickylove12]

Hi there. I live in Ontario Canada. It's hot in the summer..cold in the winter. We are going to be rebuilding an old shed and turning it into a coop for my first chickens. I don't have them yet. Will wait until ready. My question is..what type of wood is best for the walls for this type of weather?

 

[Kiki]

Hi there. I live in Ontario Canada. It's hot in the summer..cold in the winter. We are going to be rebuilding an old shed and turning it into a coop for my first chickens. I don't have them yet. Will wait until ready. My question is..what type of wood is best for the walls??

The wood that's on sale!

 

[woodmort]

Anything thick enough and tight enough to keep out predators. Keep in mind that a weasel or mink can get through a 1-inch hole.

 

[aart]

My question is..what type of wood is best for the walls for this type of weather?

It's not so much about what type of wood, as long as it's water and predator proof...it's all about ventilation.
Big roof overhangs to protect open eave, gable, and window ventilation.

The wood that's on sale!

 

[FlyingNunFarm]

If you can get it Advantech! It's not exactly cheap but it's near indestructible.

You'll need to paint or cover the outside but they inside will be moisturize resistant.

 

[Chickylove12]

If you can get it Advantech! It's not exactly cheap but it's near indestructible.

You'll need to paint or cover the outside but they inside will be moisturize resistant.

I looked it up..so it's used for the flooring only? Can it be used for walls or too tough to cut?

 

[FlyingNunFarm]

I looked it up..so it's used for the flooring only? Can it be used for walls or too tough to cut?

I did the entire outside of my cool with it. Its heavier then plywood but so worth it. I need to get pictures if my coop. It still isn't done... but survived Ohio winter without being painted.

 

[aart]

I need to get pictures if my coop. It still isn't done... but survived Ohio winter without being painted.

Would love to see it...your 'My Coop' link goes to a thread?

 

[Ted Brown]

IMHO there is no need to spend extra unless you have a burning desire to reduce the size of your bank account.

Big box stores in Ontario stock common lumber that is "SPF" (Spruce, Pine, Fir). Usually one does not know which one they are buying unless they know wood type by sight.

If you are using 4' by 8' sheets "OSB" (Oriented Strand Board, Particle Board) is not the best unless it is going to be completely covered by siding. It easily absorbs moisture and the edges swell then deterioration set in; also animals can chew through it more easily. Better to use the cheapest plywood and paint it.

 

[FlyingNunFarm]

Would love to see it...your 'My Coop' link goes to a thread?

Yeah, I don't have the coop completely done and ready for showcasing. And I couldn't put a link in my signature so I put there. LOL