Type of plaster for sealing boards?

[SunnyAlberta]

My coop is a renovated, home-made rabbit hutch made of cedar. There are spaces between some of the boards which is great in this heat, but come winter they should be sealed up. Can someone please recommend a product that will be safe for the pullets? After I've plastered the boards I'll use a deck paint on the exterior to preserve the wood.

 

[ONSTAD1]

My coop is a renovated, home-made rabbit hutch made of cedar. There are spaces between some of the boards which is great in this heat, but come winter they should be sealed up. Can someone please recommend a product that will be safe for the pullets? After I've plastered the boards I'll use a deck paint on the exterior to preserve the wood.

Caulk?

 

[SunnyAlberta]

The hens won't pick at caulking?

 

[ONSTAD1]

The hens won't pick at caulking?

 

Nahhh... all the joints of my coop are caulked to prevent mites... no issues. Only takes a couple of hours to dry.

 

[kellanv]

Yep just use caulk suitable for outdoor use. You will also need a caulking gun. Do a search on Googlefor instructions on application!

 

[SunnyAlberta]

Thanks!

 

[ONSTAD1]

Use caulk for "windows". Acrylic/latex caulk (like ALEX PLUS) works just as well as silicone for this sort of application and washes up with water.

mo

 

[SunnyAlberta]

Will the caulking take paint?

 

[kellanv]

Its designed to be painted. Just let it cure/dry before painting (24 hours is usually a good bet)