malc Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Hi, i'm new to this forum - looks like it has got lots of good advice We are going to adopt some ex-battery hens soon and I have built a coop and run ready for them. What do people recommend for treating the wood? The coop is all under cover, so should not rot, but I want to know what to do with the inside Is there anything that the birds will not like? Should I use fence panel stuff, or paint or ??? here are some pics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Wow! You don't do fitted wardrobes by any chance do you? Just a word of caution....if you have foxes in your area....they can easily bite through chicken wire. Weldmesh might be a better option for the door. Looks great though. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol U Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Hi Malc, welcome to the forum. Fab house you've built - what lucky birds! I don't think it matters hugely what wood preserver you use, but I would go for whatever makes it easiest to clean. Chickens produce enormous amounts of guano, which sticks to everything in sight! I would also suggest you get some Hemcore or Aubiose to put down on the floor of both the house and the run. This will not only absorb the poo, but will give them something to peck about and scratch in. We look forward to seeing photos of your girls when they arrive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyren Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Very impressive! Re painting the interior, here's a useful thread on the Grow Your Own forum that covers all the main points: http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/grapevine/rule-roost/inside-hen-house_12000.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary&debbie&amy Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 hi i use cuprinol paint its pet friendley from B&Q one litre cost about £9 .cames in lots of colours ....good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...