Painting inside the coop?

[Cablestation]

I have s new coop which I have painted the outside, what are the pros and cons of painting the inside please,?

 

[Melky]

I’m not sure that I can tell you pros and cons except if you have a good outdoor paint it should be fine. I investigated the issue and it seemed the best wood protection and made for easy clean up of the coop. Mine is painted inside and out. I also used used varnish on both sides as this was recommended to me for weather proofing. Those that did not varnish had problems with wood deterioration in first couple years.

 

[song of joy]

I've painted the inside of my coops white, including the ceiling, walls and floor. The white makes the inside much brighter. The paint fills in tiny cracks, giving parasites like red mites fewer places to take refuge. I'm not aware of any cons, provided the coop airs out well before introducing the chickens.

 

[Birdsong 82]

I also paint inside white from same reasons as above poster. I like to use live safe barn & fence paint. It’s only $15 a gallon is best part! Gives it a nice thick coat. I’m sure any paint would work though.

 

[SunHwaKwon]

I painted the inside of my wood coop with a oops can from Home Depot, to fill in the crevices against dirt and parasites and to make the wood less porous and less likely to hold moisture and bits of excrement.

 

[snow5164]

Agreed with everyone, paint it all

 

[MatthewsHomestead]

Agreed!

 

[SunHwaKwon]

BTW I painted it with a cheap sprayer prior to installing the windows which made it quick and easy.