Sealing Coop

[missmychicks]

I have been searching through the threads, but am still not clear as to what kind of paint/sealant is safe for the coop (plywood)? Do you need to give it some time to air out before introducing the chickens?

 

[nuthatched]

Exterior paint, let dry for 3 days in hot weather, a week in coller weather. Keep all the vents and doors open.

 

[perkolator]

As long as you have a good bond that won't delaminate (chickens will likely peck and eat it) I don't think it really matters. Even bare plywood is fine as long as the roof keeps things dry and they don't have a muddy run they'll be tracking indoor (or a waterer).

My old coop had no paint and the OSB plywood was totally fine -- deep bedding to keep it dry was the key. Current coop I just used white latex enamel paint. Some people use roofing paint, such as Blackjack, I don't find that necessary in my dry climate