Paint for inside Paint, coop colour

[Oz Chook]

We've bought a new coop to replace our old one.

I'm painting this one instead of leaving it bare wood.

My question is, do I paint the inside where they sleep a dark colour to make it cosy to sleep? I've seen some mixed ideas, some are saying to paint it white to make it 'bright and fresh'. Isn't that the opposite of what you want at sleepy time?

 

[crazy4ChickensNducks]

It will be dark when they go to sleep, so it really doesn’t matter. Keep in mind the white will make it brighter during the day which could help with production. Also white shows every piece of poop and any blood

 

[Alaskan]

I think color is personal preference.

However, painting does make it easier to clean the coop... but pick a paint that is scrub-able

 

[fldiver97]

Mine is white inside. I used darker colors in the past (not very dark). I like the white-yes it shows dirt but I spot clean and will repaint as needed. No trouble at night, I don’t keep a light on at night. Helps keep it brighter in the coop during daylight

 

[ButtonquailGirl14]

 

[Ribh]

Check your paint. I was told that if the chickens started pecking the paint it could be harmful for them so we won't be painting inside our coop. Might be different where you are though.

 

[ButtonquailGirl14]

Check your paint. I was told that if the chickens started pecking the paint it could be harmful for them so we won't be painting inside our coop. Might be different where you are though.

thanks.. I hope I can.

 

[Alaskan]

Harmful paint is usually the old paint that had lead in it.

New paint in general(or maybe all?) is now lead free.

As a result most paint is now safe to eat... but you can pick paint specifically made for nurseries that is super safe.

 

[Ribh]

Harmful paint is usually the old paint that had lead in it.

New paint in general(or maybe all?) is now lead free.

As a result most paint is now safe to eat... but you can pick paint specifically made for nurseries that is super safe.

I had a long chat with our supplier explaining what I wanted the paint for & the job I expected it to do & anything that would withstand the sort of coop clean out a really good scrub entails wasn't recommended. However, as I pointed out, I'm in a different country & the make~up in your paints may be different & thus more suitable. Better to check & be safe, I figure.

 

[ButtonquailGirl14]

I had a long chat with our supplier explaining what I wanted the paint for & the job I expected it to do & anything that would withstand the sort of coop clean out a really good scrub entails wasn't recommended. However, as I pointed out, I'm in a different country & the make~up in your paints may be different & thus more suitable. Better to check & be safe, I figure.

thanks!