Using diesel to treat a chicken coop

[james w]

I have plans to build a new chicken house. I wanted to save money by using diesel for the first two coats and then adding a third coat of solvent based wood treatment.

My question is whether the diesel will harm the chickens.

Thanks

 

[naadarien]

How about Neem Oil? I guess it depends on what the goal is for the diesel.

 

[Michael Apple]

Painting the inside or outside of the coop? One doesn't need to paint or stain the inside. Outside, if you want to use a wood preservative, Deisel wouldn't add any protection. A few coats of a good wood preservative wouldn't be that expensive.

 

[refamat]

Diesel contains metals and carcinogenic chemicals. And, the residual phenols would leave it a fire hazard. Get some copper napthate spray or paint it on. It's green in color and provides insect and rot protection.

 

[chfite]

There is always paint.

Chris

 

[james w]

Thanks for the information. I have always used wood preservative but I read on the net that many people use diesel as a cheaper option. I too had doubts as to its suitability for a chicken house.

I'm not sure copper naphthenate is available here in Italy.

Thanks again.