Question about coop..

[Meloout831]

If one uses tread wood for a coop and paint it, is it harmful to the chickens?

There is this guy that makes coops, but uses treated wood.

Thanks.

 

[patandchickens]

No reason to use pressure-treated wood for anything other than teh ground-contact part of the frame.

That said, it will probably not hurt the chickens, especially not after painting or sealing. Don't use it for the roost however.

Good luck, have fun,

Pat

 

[GardeNerd]

I agree with what patandchickens said. If you paint it, it should be okay. However, I prefer not to use it in any of my projects. It gets the chemicals airborne when you cut it and I don't want the sawdust in my lungs or yard.

Just change out the roosts if he uses it in that part.

 

[Meloout831]

Oh ok! I believe he uses treated plywood. Is that preesure treated? I don't recall stores selling pressure treated. Unless he uses something on the wood.

 

[lovemychix]

I use treated on my run but never inside and def not on the roost! I made a small tractor and I shingled the lumber to protect it.

 

[patandchickens]

There *is* such a thing as pressure-treated plywood. An argument might be made in some cases for using it for the coop flooring (in which case, I would unquestionably prime and paint it). Still can't see any reason for using it anywhere else on the coop though.

Have fun,

Pat