First I just placed an order today for 15 lovely ladies. 5 barred rocks, 5 rhode island reds, 3 black sex links and 2 red sex links.My questions: Is it acceptable to use pressure treated wood? If not what do you use that will not rot? I am making the coop 4x8. In saying that they will also have a 27x24 yard to run in. The coop is strictly for roosting and the nesting boxes. Comments welcome! Pete
Yea, pressure-treated lumber for the coop is fine. The only exceptions are the roosts and nest boxes, they should not be treated. From what I understand the chickens should not be in direct contact with the treated lumber any more than possible.
If your not doing organic pressure treated is fine. Your 4x8 coop might be a little on the small side if your chickens will be locked up for any length of time (rain, snow, etc).
