Will a primer or sealer harm them?

[kuntrygirl]

The completion of my peafowl pen is right around the corner but I have a question. The entire pen will be recycled materials, including the wood. The wood is from pallets. I am wanting to spray a primer or sealer on the wood so that the wood doesn't rot. Is this ok to spray on the wood? Are primers and sealers hazard to peafowl? Will they get sick from it? Anyone else used a primer or sealer? If so, what's the name of it.

 

[Judy]

People use all sorts of these modern paints and similar products on coops. If they're safe for people, I'd be surprised if it turned out one was not safe for peas. Haven't read of any problems, anyway.

Good luck with your birds.

 

[6littlechickies]

Sealed the wood floor with Thompsons water sealer before moving birds into the barn over a year ago. As long as it is dried it should be safe for most basic sealers used on or in homes. No problems yet. Would not use caulks or items they could peck out and eat. Just my opinion. Good Luck

 

[TerriLaChicks]

They'll be OK -- the new sealers these days do not contain the chemicals they used to.

 

[greenriver]

Seal away!