paint inside of coop?

[jvls1942]

art, you should have listed that you don't like to paint as your first con..
the rest of them are like adjectives to it.
I agree, it is not necessary.
expensive ? if the coop is worth painting, then you have hundreds of dollars into it already.. why not spend the gallon of paint to preserve your work ?
it takes less than a day to paint ..
many people waste more time than that just watching their chickens poke around.

.........jiminwisc....

 

[New2Chicks97]

We are going to renovate an old shed into a bigger coop for our chickens before winter. My plan is to paint the new interior walls after we insulate between the existing outside walls and the new interior walls. I have borrowed my dad’s paint sprayer so it won’t take long. Will probably use the leftover paint from the outside of painting the sheds we need to paint before winter.

I want to paint because I want it to be easier to clean. I will probably put vinyl down on the floor too so that it is easier to clean. I am all about ease of use/cleaning!

 

[jvls1942]

We are going to renovate an old shed into a bigger coop for our chickens before winter. My plan is to paint the new interior walls after we insulate between the existing outside walls and the new interior walls. I have borrowed my dad’s paint sprayer so it won’t take long. Will probably use the leftover paint from the outside of painting the sheds we need to paint before winter.

I want to paint because I want it to be easier to clean. I will probably put vinyl down on the floor too so that it is easier to clean. I am all about ease of use/cleaning!

I don't care for vinyl flooring. it is slicker than ice if it gets wet or if you step on something hard , like a chip of wood.
just be careful.

 

[aart]

I don't care for vinyl flooring. it is slicker than ice if it gets wet or if you step on something hard , like a chip of wood.
just be careful.

Slick for a dashing bird, but I've never slipped on it.

 

[CapricornFarm]

We are going to renovate an old shed into a bigger coop for our chickens before winter. My plan is to paint the new interior walls after we insulate between the existing outside walls and the new interior walls. I have borrowed my dad’s paint sprayer so it won’t take long. Will probably use the leftover paint from the outside of painting the sheds we need to paint before winter.

I want to paint because I want it to be easier to clean. I will probably put vinyl down on the floor too so that it is easier to clean. I am all about ease of use/cleaning!

Why are you insulating? Not really necessary for chickens, they stay warm with their feathers. Good ventilation is more important to prevent frostbite.

 

[CapricornFarm]

Oh, and yes, i always paint wood inside and outside the coop because the humidity grows mold on it otherwise. Nasty! Exterior latex.

 

[jvls1942]

my main coop is insulated.
our winters easily get to -20 F .
If we want eggs, our chances are much better if the chickens don't have to use their feed to keep their body warm and can direct it toward laying eggs.
I have never had a case of frost bitten combs or feet..
yes, chickens do have enough feathers to keep themselves warm, If they sit on the roost and don't move around too much.
I would rather see my chickens walking around contentedly on the floor and waiting for me to feed them..

 

[jvls1942]

Oh, and yes, i always paint wood inside and outside the coop because the humidity grows mold on it otherwise. Nasty! Exterior latex.

yes she does..
I painted the windows in my newest building with Kilz. I think that's what it was. It was left over from when I painted the bathroom.
covers in one coat and no primer needed..
It held up very nicely last winter and I don't expect any problems from it in my lifetime..

 

[aart]

I painted the windows in my newest building with Kilz. I think that's what it was. It was left over from when I painted the bathroom.
covers in one coat and no primer needed.

Kilz is a primer/sealer...unless they make a 'primerless paint' now. It's good stuff.

 

[EliseD2012]

I have been wondering about this too. I am in the process of finishing up our coop and was thinking a light color would be good for the winter light situation. The only concern I have is if the chickens start picking at it? It can't be healthy right? Maybe I am being too cautious?