Coop Paint

[ChcknLady]

I want to paint the outside of my coop, which will be accessible to the chickens (if they decide to peck it). What kind of paint should I use that would be safe for them?

 

[patandchickens]

Anything you use will be safe for them once it is dry and the solvent fumes are gone. I'd recommend priming well first and then using a good quality exterior latex. Mistints from the paint/hardware store, or (not too old) remnants from a recycling store or from neighbors etc, are an economical way to proceed; don't skip priming though. And apply several thin coats rather than fewer thick ones.

Good luck, have fun,

Pat

 

[CoyoteMagic]

My coops are painted with the $5 paint from Lowe's and Wally World. It usually sets by the paint counter. I think it's the mis-tints or what ever. Some of it is the expensive brand paints ($25+) I get all kinds of wild colors this way.

 

[Appaloosa Hill Farm]

I used Valspar paint sold at TSC for my coop. It covered in one coat. A friend's husband, who is a painter by profession, came over to paint the top (me on a ladder is SOOOO not a good idea...) and said that it was the best covering paint he's ever come across. It was more expensive ($20/gal) but the time and work it saved me was well worth it. We used "Ranch Red"!

 

[ChcknLady]

Thanks everyone. I was thinking Valspar from TSC too. It is actually on clearance at the stores now!

 

[CoyoteMagic]

Check Lowe's & Home Depot. I've got the mis-tint stuff in Valspar and Olympic for $5 a gallon. Painted my bathroom with some that I found in a pretty blue and sand for the trim

 

[CityChook]

Valspar is nice paint. Make sure you prime first. This is very important and will save you paint/time when it comes to your color...
have fun!