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DerSchoeneBahnhof
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Oh, can anyone chime in on whether oilcloth would be toxic to the chickens at all?
Just curious. Thanks!
CG
Just curious. Thanks!
CG
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I wouldn't worry about those tiny(look smaller than 1/4" to me) gaps.Oilcloth, cool, let me look at that. Thanks to all for the replies!
As promised, here are pics of the coop.
EDIT: gaps between planks are about 1/4" I would say.
Not at all. Contemporary oilcloth isn’t impregnated with oils anymore like it has been in the past, it just kept the name. Now it’s just cotton with a vinyl backing on one side. And it’s not like they’ll be eating it… It’s very tough and holds up great, and will be under the bedding anyway.Oh, can anyone chime in on whether oilcloth would be toxic to the chickens at all?
Just curious. Thanks!
CG
Gaps aren't as bad as I feared but I would still cover them up somehow. I lost a chick that got her toe caught in a gap maybe slightly smaller than that, and she died from injuring herself in a panic.As promised, here are pics of the coop.
EDIT: gaps between planks are about 1/4" I would say.
I wouldn't worry about those tiny(look smaller than 1/4" to me) gaps.
Is that coop closed up in front too?
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Got it, so we are looking at something like this?Not at all. Contemporary oilcloth isn’t impregnated with oils anymore like it has been in the past, it just kept the name. Now it’s just cotton with a vinyl backing on one side. And it’s not like they’ll be eating it… It’s very tough and holds up great, and will be under the bedding anyway.
The other coop right next to it has 3/4" plywood floor (with wood chips on top) treated with Preserva Wood and has done well so far (it has a roof). I would definitely treat thinner plywood too.If that floor gets weather, plywood won't last long being on that flat plane. Water is going to pool and it will swell and rot especially at the seams.
Still doable if you paint or stain it and cover the seams with a super thin trim caulked down.
If you do decide to cover it, I would lay hardware cloth down first. If a hole opens up and it's not noticeable with the mulch over it, something could get in before you notice it.
Just some added predator proofing to stew on.
Yep. I think now it's called "vinyl tablecloth", but that's the idea yeah. Cotton on one side for durability (so it doesn't rip easily like a regular sheet of plastic would), some kind of plastic on the other side to make it waterproof (unlike regular cotton tablecloth which gets wet/dirty).Got it, so we are looking at something like this?
https://www.onlinefabricstore.com/white-oilcloth-fabric-.htm?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=PMax:+Google+Shopping+-+Smart+Fabric&gad_source=4&gclid=CjwKCAiA1MCrBhAoEiwAC2d64eu3Rqd5tP8OX4WVJ5tQqPHttWzqX7Zt78_jVtp1nUNAYf7Zz8ly_hoCSdQQAvD_BwE