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Chicken Coop White Wash, Hydrated Lime Powder
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 เม.ย. 2017
- Hydrated lime powder, salt and water. White washed the inside of the coop to ward off bugs and seal the wood. Next up is building the run
I did this to my coop, a full two years ago. It’s held up amazingly well. Never had a single bug issue or health issue with my chickens. I’m getting ready to do a deep clean bc I’ve yet to do that and I’m going to redo the white wash. I get groceries delivered and during the summer they send them in bubble wrapped thermal bags. I saved them, laid that on my floor, then linoleum. It’s worked out great as well.
I have decided to do this in my chicken coop as well. Thank you for the walk through!
I’m glad it was helpful. I’ve honestly only had to touch it up a little over the years. Mostly after a deep spring clean really. It’s proved to be successful due to no bugs at all in the coop after years
I just finished with the 2nd coat of paint in our biggest chicken coop. As far as I remember we shoukd use 3 coats altogether, and one additional coat every year to refresh it. My grandparents used this in chicken coops, dog sheds and pig sties.
I hope this whitewash will sort the red mites issues, we had so many last year. We used blowtorch every single day to sort them but it was never ending, there was always some more.
I love learning the old ways, better ways, thank you.
Thank you! It has seemed to be a great choice in the coop. I have only re-applied one coat since this video and none of the wood inside is showing any signs of rot of bug infestation of any kind. The old ways were refined through a lot of trial and error and learning from them is such a great way to keep that wisdom alive. Cheers!
Thankyou for the easy recipe and post paint check up,
The coop is looking awesome! I can't wait to see it in person next month!
Dawn Owens Thanks!! Next week I think we are going to try and tackle the chicken run.
Great job, love the look of lime, tnx for sharing !
Its looking good! I love watching your videos
Lauren Laurino I appreciate you always leaving nice comments.
Did not know all that, and good to know. Its looking good.
I thought you had to leave it for 5 hours to infuse properly, so it doesn’t wash off.
I do use it to white wash tree trunks to protect pest and diseases, sun protection.
Great I idea for using in coops
Thanks. Not sure the exact timing to let it set, but I find if you do a couple layers early in the day and block it off, by late afternoon it’s ready to go
@@fireballmalone1 thanks for that!
This is FANTASTIC!!
pam t thanks, I hope it's helpful. Cheers
Thanks a lot for the important info!!
Look great, lucky chickens!
Toot Uncommon thanks! I checked it this evening and it really darkened up. Hopefully the attached run build will go smooth and quick. Starting that this weekend. ATB
Awsome coop, absolutely love it!
How about a roller for painting, would be faster maybe?
Lime needs to be applied with a brush as it picks up the lime better.
@@nataliebutler ah, ok then.
could you use a roller to apply it? or you think its too thick?
That chicken coup probably has a better R value than most people's houses.
Joe Shepherd Hahahaha, thanks for a great comment. I may have overdone it but they seem to like it. Cheers
@@fireballmalone1 I bet they do! If you post another video of the interior would you do me a favour and and install a miniature flat-screen TV displaying a scandi noir show, with the chickens watching over their shoulders whilst making peach daiquiris at the ice-maker?!
Could you give us an update on this? How many times have you had to white wash your coop?
Since the initial white wash I’ve only had to do 1 more additional wash about a year ago. I thoroughly cleaned the inside and applied another wash. It’s held up great since then. Cheers
Wow fancy house!!
Ramona Ray thanks! They seem to be happy in it
Wat is th purpose of th salt? 🤗
Mexicans use nopal cactus baba - we have literally used lime for thousands of years on our buildings.
Ramona Ray before doing this I learned a little about different cultures doing something similar throughout history. It’s fascinating
Where did you buy this? I see all types online. Different letters behind hydrated lime??
What does the salt do? And where did you buy your hydrated lime? Thanks
Yes, why the salt? What's it's purpose?
what brand of lime or type would you suggest i use? im very interested in this method
Michael Petersen The brand I used was by a choice many out of Georgia called Carmeuse. The 50 lb bag of was only about 10$ at the local Mennonite feed store but they said that’s what it usually goes for. Hope this helps, cheers!
Is it the same as garden lime?
Awesome job. Do you know where i can find that powder in Portland Oregon? Thank you so much!
I know Ace Hardware sells several different kinds but I don't know the quality of it. If you have any local Feed stores or Co Op stores in the area that is where I would start. They could even steer you in the right direction for quality product, safe for animals. Good luck and ATB. Cheers!
@@fireballmalone1 thank you sir.
I bought a bag of hydrated lime "type S" to use to preserve eggs thinking it was the same as "slaked lime" it is a masonry product. Do you know if this is ok to use for what I bought it for? It came with all kinds of CA 95 warnings.. about inhalation risks.. so I freaked out.. can you advise that you think?
Betty Martin full disclosure, I am not an expert, but; from what I found through some research prior to your question, hydrated lime can be used to coat eggs to by sealing the pores and sustaining their freshness for about 6 months. It’s not good to breath it because it reacts to water. Don’t wash the eggs prior to this because it can remove a natural coating effecting the pores. The “s” type refers to “special” differing it from “normal”. Which from what I have found simply means the way it reacts to water. Although is says it’s used for concrete, it’s simply the same as pickling lime, but branded different and extremely cheaper. I hope this was helpful. If you do in fact use HLP to water glass or slack lime your eggs please let me know how it goes. ATB, cheers
@@fireballmalone1 thanks for your great reply.. I'm not sure I'll use this product due to the warnings but will continue to ponder it.. one person had said they used it for this purpose which is why I bought it but then upon receiving it and reading all the Cali prop95 I wondered if the person recommending it was still alive! ..
How soon did you let the chickens in after?
Bet you wish you had a bigger brush! Nice job
Heba Joan Barnes lol, I could’ve used a roller but once I’ve started I’m stubborn and don’t want to stop. :)
What do you do with your chickens when you apply this?
When I do this process I start super early and close the coop door so they can’t get back in for the day. It usually dries within about 2 hours, and at night it’s good to go
@@fireballmalone1 perfect. Thank you.
If you're worried about chemicals dont use OSB wood.
OSB is simply Weetabix for the big people.
Does anybody know where to get those small barrels that he used to store the lime powder?
Kima Kiolena I bought mine at a small grocery store in the Mennonite community here but have seen them on Craigslist and at the local farm coop. These were used to transport pickles but after a good wash and dry there's surprisingly no smell. If you search "food grade barrel" online there's a lot of info out there too. Barrelcountry.com has a bunch for sale too for a decent price but I don't know what shipping would be. I hope this helps and good luck! ATB
fireballmalone1 Thank you so much this is a big help!
What brand of hydrated lime powder did you use to white wash?
Aislinn Bowen it is by a company out of Georgia called Carmeuse. I purchased it through a feed store in a Mennonite community near me for about 9-10$. I hope this helps. Cheers
Thank you!
I thought hydrated lime when wet becomes extremely caustic? I've heard of it being used to dissolve/sanitize feces/carcasses/etc.
Or am I thinking of quick lime?
@@cluracan2670 yes, you are thinking of quick lime. Hydrated lime is basically quicklime that has been hydrated, dried and pulverized. Not as caustic anymore.
When you do a second coat are you supposed to wet it first?
When I apply an additional coat I wash the inside of the coop with a natural cleaner, let it dry and then just paint on another coat. Some of the original coat will come off when cleaning it but the new layer should adhere to it without issue. I hope this helps. Cheers!
@@fireballmalone1 great. Thanks! Cheers
@@fireballmalone1What natural cleaner do you use?
@@DaysOfSodaAndLantana I actually make a cleaner that works well, is safe for the chickens, and is super cheap. I mix equal parts water and vinegar and use a spray bottle to coat the inside and give it a good wipe down and open all the windows and doors except the one leading into the pen, so they can’t back in for the day. This lets it air dry. If I need to do a deep clean 🧼 n some spots? I’ll usually touch up that area with white wash to seal up the wood, but not until it’s completely dry. I really hope this helps, cheers!
@@fireballmalone1 Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge.😊
Kills bird mites too.
I'm thinking paint roller...
Lol…that would have been a lot easier. I redo it every 3 years or so to keep it nice and clean and sealed, and I use a roller now.
Why do you add salt ?
Beata D From the information I could find on it, salt is added as a binding agent. There are a lot of other additives that are used like glue but salt also has antibacterial properties. Most of the recipes I found date back to the 17th century and salt was a main component for indoor and outdoor use. Hope this helps.
fireballmalone1 thank you for the information we are just about to paint our outbuildings and coops for the first time since moving to our farm. Keep up the good work and have a great day
Beata D that sounds really exciting!! Hope you guys have fun. Thanks and good luck with everything!
It's been over a year now how is it working and are you satisfied with white wash any problems. Has the salt rusted the screws or nails you used when building coop.
You can also try use some fat with it next time for better weather resisting and lesser pores. Im not a professional, i just saw people applying fat trick.
I will have to look that up, thanks for the trick. ATB
Tallow is used traditionally in exterior limewash.
Would there be a reason to not spray it on?
It works best on porous surfaces and it’s important to make sure it doesn’t poop up, but gets deep into the material you’re painting. That’s why brushes and using a figure 8 motion works best. :)
Its sprayed on big dairy barns all the time but you would need the right type of sprayer.
Is exterior latex paint dangerous for chickens?
C F from my limited experience with chickens so far, they are like toddlers. They put anything they can in their mouths but pretty much only what's on the ground. When I stained the updated feeder box I got some plant based stain and it was super $$$$. But for a feeder box I figured worth it. As far as exterior paint I would say latex should be fine. Interior would be a concern because if any of it flaked off in the coop they would eat it if seen. Hope this helps, ATB
fireballmalone1 : Thank-you. That helps. I can't afford the plant-based paint/stain so, I'll do some more research to see what alternatives I have. CF
C F before finding the stain I used I considered building the feeder box out of plastic. That might be something you could do too. Backyardchickens.com has a huge community of people that have a lot of experience. They may also have some ideas. Good luck!
They have these new things called rollers, you should look them up...
lmao, that is very scientific. I will do that next time. Thanks.
You can’t apply limewash with rollers.
Use a roller..lol
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