Will chickens eat window glazing?

[BawkBGawk]

Yes, I'm aware they'll eat anything, so maybe this is a dumb question. I'm installing a window on an existing chicken coop so the chickens can have a view. I installed new glass in a few panes of an old window, which involved adding glazing putty around each pane. The putty takes 15 days to cure, so it's now still very mushy. I'm wondering 1) can I install the window before the putty has fully cured?, and 2) will they eat the putty even after it has hardened? I.e. Should I install the window with the glazing putty on the exterior? (it's kind of ugly, so I'd prefer not to.)

Thanks all!

 

[DobieLover]

Yes, I'm aware they'll eat anything, so maybe this is a dumb question. I'm installing a window on an existing chicken coop so the chickens can have a view. I installed new glass in a few panes of an old window, which involved adding glazing putty around each pane. The putty takes 15 days to cure, so it's now still very mushy. I'm wondering 1) can I install the window before the putty has fully cured?, and 2) will they eat the putty even after it has hardened? I.e. Should I install the window with the glazing putty on the exterior? (it's kind of ugly, so I'd prefer not to.)

Thanks all!

The putty is supposed to be on the exterior so the chickens shouldn't have easy access to it. If you used the DAP putty, it's going to take a lot longer that 15 days to cure. And you can paint it with an oil modified paint when it is finally cured.

 

[BawkBGawk]

The putty is supposed to be on the exterior

Thanks Tonya. You've outed me as a total construction noob. I wish the more attractive side of the window was showing, since the chickens can't enjoy it. Oh well.