Painting roosts

[Mallory]

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I'd think that's good logic at least. Thankfully I'm going step by step and will have painting done before birds are even in the picture.

 

[rgrever2]

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I've read this a number of times -- and to me it just makes sense. I can't believe paint fumes are very good for any animal, including people. Ads for "organic" or "natural" paint claim no harmful fumes. Of course that doesn't prove that other fumes are harmful, but still....

I've never painted my 2x4 roosts. I didn't see any point, and didn't want to see scratched up paint. Yes it would cover some spots that mites/lice could hide -- but scratches in paint would create more. Or so went my thinking. I like one method I've read about, to scrape with a putty knife or similar tool as needed, then once or twice a year, resand and oil them with veggie oil.

I think in the end it's personal preference, rather than a "right" or "best" way.

I like the idea of using Veggie oil... I think i'll use mineral oil to seal me 2x4 roosts. Thanks!