Jenny Smedley Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Hi , It looks like I have an infestation of red mite ( my earlier post - identify a bug?) so I thought I'd put this on as a separate post - my eglu cube had wooden roosting bars which I know don't help re red mite . I see that Omlet have introduced plastic roosting bars but for those that still have wooden ones - I have coated them with Plastidip . (http://www.plastidip.co.uk) You can get it in paint form ( bit awkward to use) or spray can ( a lot easier). It comes in quite a few colours & a clear version. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Hi Jenny, I am getting a small wooden coop made (emergency measure as a small feathered creature arrived unexpectedly and the cat loo isn't that great as a home!!!) and I wondered what the fumes are like with this stuff? Would it be suitable to slap a coat over the interior of the wooden house as a precautionary measure? I may well give the company a ring in the morning to find out their thoughts........I will report back my findings Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adams Egg Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 I have used it on the bars and it is very good. Word of warning, make sure that it is WELL ventilated when you do it, the solvent used is powerful, once dried though no problem. If I were doing the inside of a coop I would get a tin of thinners they sell to, it will make the applicatoin easier & be prepared to throw the brushes after. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 I did my spare set of roosting bars (before I bought plastic ones). I agree about the fumes - I did it in an open garage. Two coats are a good idea too. (I do wonder if it's cost effective though, you may be as well buying a plastic set .) Be careful when you're washing the bars afterwards. If you scrub a bit enthusiastically, it does start to wear off. They look lovely freshly done though . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 I used to use it when I had wooden bars. There used to be umpteen threads about this subject before plastic bars were introduced. I agree about the ventilation aspect.....and I'd be particularly careful if you have asthma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 I'm not asthmatic, but would definitely do it outside...the fumes are bad enough when DS is making his Airfix models!! I was wondering how long the fumes hang around for & whether they'd affect the chooks as they'd shut in overnight. ANH I like your blue bars...very swish!! Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 I used to use it when I had wooden bars. There used to be umpteen threads about this subject before plastic bars were introduced. I agree about the ventilation aspect.....and I'd be particularly careful if you have asthma. I used it too, but found that it peeled off after a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny Smedley Posted August 17, 2009 Author Share Posted August 17, 2009 Hi , I agree with all of the above . I put 2 coats on & haven't had any problems with it coming off but I use a scrubbing brush rather than a pressure washer? I did it outside so fumes were OK - it dries very quickly. I have 2 sets of bars & have done in different colours to help with cleaning & rotation - yes I can be that dozy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
