What to paint a new chicken coop with?

[Greenfingers Jo]

Hi,
Just had a wooden coop for my birthday. Its not treated so I need something that preserves the wood and is animal friendly.

Can anyone recommend a brand of paint as all the ones I've seen so far don't say pet or child friendly?

Thanks

Jo

[Greenfingers Jo]

[Old bird]

Hi Jo

Aren't you lucky!  Happy Birthday for whenever it was/is!

Do you need to colour it or is it just to use preservative and a colour?

I have used the one with preservative and colour from Cuprinol.  It is quite expensive but does the job!

Old Bird

;D

[Greenfingers Jo]

Hi Old Bird,

My OH kept asking and he had always said chickens after the polytunnel but he was stuff for ideas so I get chickens first and I'll get the tunnel whenever they're having a sale!!
I'll be busy this winter prepping everything.

I'm not too fussed about the colour but I guess probably brown or green to keep it discreet. ;D
I've tried a Ronseal one with wax in it in the past, on a gate  but it keeps pealing off.

Thanks for the info, I'll look at the Cuprinol stuff

Cheers
Jo