Suitable Wood Preservatives for Hen House

John · « **on:** January 20, 2008, 19:47 »

What wood preservatives would be safe to use on a chicken house? Is there anything to look for in particular on the tin?

Thanks

SnooziSuzi · « **Reply #1 on:** January 20, 2008, 19:54 »

The Katie Thear book says that anything which is marked suitable for bats (as they are protected species) will be OK for hens.

HTH

Su

John · « **Reply #2 on:** January 20, 2008, 20:10 »

That helps - except have you ever asked the staff in a DIY shed for help

"nahh I don't think we sell bats"

Fenland Girl · « **Reply #3 on:** January 20, 2008, 20:24 »

We use Cuprinol - none of them have keeled over yet :!: I think the stuff to avoid is old fashioned creosote-type preserver.

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #4 on:** January 20, 2008, 21:20 »

Are you getting some chooks John :?:

richyrich7 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 20, 2008, 21:51 »

Quote from: "john"

That helps - except have you ever asked the staff in a DIY shed for help

"nahh I don't think we sell bats"

Never asked me then

Cuprinol water based is a good start, but most water based products are ok look for low VOC on the side of the tin and they all should have helpline number just to check.

John · « **Reply #6 on:** January 20, 2008, 23:01 »

Quote from: "richyrich7"

Never asked me then

Cuprinol water based is a good start, but most water based products are ok look for low VOC on the side of the tin and they all should have helpline number just to check.

Thanks Richy - sorry, bit of a harsh joke really. Not all sheds are the same, I know. There's one local to us staffed by extras from Shaun of the Dead and it sticks in mind.

richyrich7 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 20, 2008, 23:16 »

Quote from: "john"

Quote from: "richyrich7"

Never asked me then

Cuprinol water based is a good start, but most water based products are ok look for low VOC on the side of the tin and they all should have helpline number just to check.

Thanks Richy - sorry, bit of a harsh joke really. Not all sheds are the same, I know. There's one local to us staffed by extras from Shaun of the Dead and it sticks in mind.

Thats alright I'm out of the "shed" now, but yes you are right most of them are like Shaun of the dead, but like everywhere you get the odd few that care I was just lucky enough to work with a few similar minded people

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