Need Help with Paint Options/Other Ideas for my pre-fab coop!

[hugene]

I am getting a pre-fab coop that's made with untreated wood from Tractor Supply for three hens: https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/petmate-superior-construction-chicken-coop-70401d

I am planning on painting both exterior and interior and I would like some suggestions.

It is important to note that I am in Texas. Humidity and heat will be a big thing (I would like a paint that will remain its color well and at the same time be able to handle humidity/touching the grass).

From browsing the forum, some of the recommended paints are Duramax and Barn Paint.

I've also seen recommendation on Black Jack #57 for the poop tray? Based on the picture, it seems like there is something there already in the pre-fab coop, so I'm wondering if it's worth spending that extra money on Black Jack #57.

Please let me know if you have other recommendations! I would love to hear personal stories for similar coop/environemnt!

 

[DobieLover]

I am getting a pre-fab coop that's made with untreated wood from Tractor Supply: https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/petmate-superior-construction-chicken-coop-70401d

I am planning on painting both exterior and interior and I would like some suggestions.

It is important to note that I am in Texas. Humidity and heat will be a big thing (I would like a paint that will remain its color well and at the same time be able to handle humidity/touching the grass).

From browsing the forum, some of the recommended paints are Duramax and Barn Paint.

I've also seen recommendation on Black Jack #57 for the poop tray? Based on the picture, it seems like there is something there already in the pre-fab coop, so I'm wondering if it's worth spending that extra money on Black Jack #57.

Please let me know if you have other recommendations! I would love to hear personal stories for similar coop/environemnt!

My only recommendation is to not buy it. You'd be far better of building an open air coop.

 

[21hens-incharge]

I also cannot recommend that coop.

 

[hugene]

I also cannot recommend that coop.

Could you tell me why?

 

[Aunt Tat]

I am getting a pre-fab coop that's made with untreated wood from Tractor Supply: https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/petmate-superior-construction-chicken-coop-70401d

I am planning on painting both exterior and interior and I would like some suggestions.

It is important to note that I am in Texas. Humidity and heat will be a big thing (I would like a paint that will remain its color well and at the same time be able to handle humidity/touching the grass).

From browsing the forum, some of the recommended paints are Duramax and Barn Paint.

I've also seen recommendation on Black Jack #57 for the poop tray? Based on the picture, it seems like there is something there already in the pre-fab coop, so I'm wondering if it's worth spending that extra money on Black Jack #57.

Please let me know if you have other recommendations! I would love to hear personal stories for similar coop/environemnt!

I looked at the photo of a man painting it and the coop looked TINY!
But if you're just starting out with a couple of girls, it might do for a while.

 

[hugene]

I looked at the photo of a man painting it and the coop looked TINY!
But if you're just starting out with a couple of girls, it might do for a while.

I will only have three hens, so for that number it should be plenty of space (I think--based on a lot of reviews). Max I will have is four.

 

[AntiqueB]

I think it will be fine, as long as you let them out of the run during the day. I have a small coop for 2 (soon to be 4), too, but it works because they have the whole backyard during the day.

I painted mine with regular exterior eggshell paint (Behr, maybe?) inside and out before assembly, because I wanted to match my house color. I made sure to caulk the screwholes, and reinforced the stapled-on hardware cloth with screws and washers. I added hardware cloth on the bottom of the run, and better latches that I can put locks on. The next upgrade will be a small gutter so I don't get dripped on in the rain, while I clean the coop. It's held up for almost a year so far, and shows no signs of deterioration yet.

 

[Aunt Tat]

I will only have three hens, so for that number it should be plenty of space (I think--based on a lot of reviews). Max I will have is four.

Yeah. Right!

 

[hugene]

Yeah. Right!

Haha that seems to be the trend for a lot of people. Start with a small number and exponentially increase!

 

[21hens-incharge]

Could you tell me why?

It is very tiny and short. It lacks any ventilation and being short it is very difficult to add in. The prefabs are notorious for being poorly made with very soft thin materials that warp and crack in the first year.