[new_2_veg]

just wondered if i am ok to use wood stain on the inside and outside of the bird house?

i cant see a problem with it but thought i would check

thanks

nathan

[mdueal]

There is something about bats.... someone will know... I stained inside of mine - can't remember what the stuff had to say on the side but it was something to do with bats...

[poultrygeist]

Because bats are protected the paint makers have to test for toxicity.
If it's safe for bats, it's safe for chooks. Apparently.

I used wickes water based 'wax-enriched' preserver/stain.

Once dry it's not a prob as I think with most of them. Even creosote is meant to be ok once dry and aired out.

Our base board had 3 coats and will stand a bit of a scrub. Varnishes might start to crackle and the chooks will pick at anything and eat bits. Might be best to test some and chuck water at it after a week or so.

Rob

[new_2_veg]

umm ok,

not sue what to do now

ive got some ici weathersheald woodstain.

the place is a bit posh so dont want to ruin it with nasty looking point if i can use some nice looking stain

nathan

[poultrygeist]

I would have thought weathershield would be ok but I'd try a bit first if you have time.

I've left my inside bare wood but done the floor so it can be rinsed and disinfected.
I may regret this in time but can still access it for staining through the removable side if need be.

I used the wickes stuff on the roof (t&g apex) and had huge leaks the first time it rained. I now have a temporary cover of felt over most of teh roof which needs permanent fixing.