"Kills" primer inside the coop

[feliciamckee]

Kilz also comes in a low oder primer. I would use that.

 

[abejita]

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Thanks, the pullets have been here two weeks and have shown no signs of pecking the coop, but I'll keep an eye on them!

 

[Cool_chicks_dad]

I'm sure if it has been dried and sealed that the primer will not have any ill effect.

 

[georgiagail]

I agree on the suggestion to use the low odor version, especially if you plan on using the oil based primer. Kilz oil base has a strong enough odor to make you loopy painting in an enclosed area! Zinsser is another name brand primer (after painting 10 houses I've found the Zinsser to be a better quality primer than the Kilz but often a bit more expensive).

Priming and then painting the inside is perfectly safe for your chickens.

Gail

 

[monaname]

Thanks everyone! I love hearing all the great feedback. And yes, I meant Kilz......I was very tired when I posted

 

[monaname]

I found this product and I think it would be better than the Kilz. Anyone ever hear of this? http://www.cedarcidestore.com/preservatives.html

 

[rancher hicks]

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I should have been more specific, cuz I do have dark green trim on mine. Yours is not quite as red as I meant. Most of today's paint is non toxic so I wouldn't be concerned.

Chickens will peck at the color red and blood. But you should be fine.


don't worry, be happy

rancher

 

[savingpurple]

My coop is all red too..never had an issue, but can attest first hand about the pecking at blood....vicious when they see blood, will peck to the death...that is how I have 2 white leghorns....they were patients of brutal attacks....