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Discussion in 'Coop & Run - Design, Construction, & Maintenance' started by paul87, Jan 22, 2012.

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  1. Jan 22, 2012 #1
    paul87

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    Hi Guys and Girls
    I am looking at protecting my coop and then want to paint it so it looks nice in the garden. Please can someone tell me what i can use that will not harm my hens. Also when is the best time to do this.
     
  3. Jan 22, 2012 #2
    sunny & the 5 egg layers

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    The best time to paint is when the weather is about 50-60 degrees Fahrenheit. Any latex paint that is water based should be fine for your birds. They have a lot of great new fast-drying paint products out there. The dryer the weather, the better.
    Take Care,
    Sunny & the 5 egg layers
     
  5. Jan 22, 2012 #3
    hemet dennis

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    And use exterior semi gloss even in the worst conditions will last 5 + years

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  7. Feb 17, 2012 #4
    SydneyLorpa

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    If you want to save a lot of maintenance down the road, I would recommend a semi-transparant latex stain. Paint is problematic when it deteriorates..lost of scraping and prep etc
    Geoff
     

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