Paint & Lighting question :)

[Hunny]

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Do you paint the inside of your coop? What kind (gloss/exterior/semi-/flat etc)

And what kind of light fixture do you put in your tractor coop?

I considered a "keyless" fixture, like you would find on the ceiling of a garage,
OR a fixture like this...

http://www.amazon.com/Craftsman-Retractable-Cord-Reel-Light/dp/B002L0L9YI

securing it from the ceiling in a corner and having the cord come out the top under our galvenized roofing, so I can plug it in if I need to/want to.

I need ideas/options/opinions

 

[teach1rusl]

I would use an exterior paint, maybe even porch paint. Sorry...can't advise w/the light thing, as I don't use a tractor. But the light on your link looked fine to me...like the retractable cord...

 

[SundownWaterfowl]

I used exterior deck paint.

 

[chicmom]

I wouldn't paint the inside...just the outside....and for that Lowes has barn paint. Now since you'll be moving the chicken tractor around, your idea is a good one.

 

[snowflake]

you will probably want to use a light color -gloss. gloss paint will be easier to wash down

 

[CityChook]

If you live somewhere with weather temperature fluxuations (and really, who doesn't??) - I recommend exterior paint. Semi-gloss or Gloss will be easier to clean. Prime first - very important if you want the surface to last.

For lighting, I hardwired an exterior, heavy duty metal fixture (make sure it has a ceramic socket) over the roost and put my ceramic heat bulb in it. In the summer I use a regular light bulb. Nice as it's controlled with a switch at the front door - Super easy for turning on and off.

 

[flenhellis]

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Yeah, I too using the same one. Is there any thing better than is?

 

[B'villechicken]

Didn't paint mine. Any exterior paint will work. High gloss may be easier to wash, though.

David