have a question about cattle panels

[Suthrn]

I am going to put individual pens in my 10x20 building for my chickens and want to know how to cut cattle panels to the size I need. I want to use that for the frame it can be
zip tied together and lined on 3 sides with paneling maybe even covered with material on the inside to help prevent the feathers from being so roughed up. I just need to know how to cut the panels apart to make the size I need.
thanks,
Linda in e. Texas

 

[Patty13637]

I use bolt cutters


Patty

 

[Suthrn]

are they very hard to use? I have problems with my hands (ole lady here) lol..

 

[LAMchop]

Bolt cutters should be easy enough to use. They have long handles for good leverage. I usually use a reciprocating saw, but that is probably overkill.

 

[emsdial911]

I use a saws all with a metal cutting blade. You could pick up a cheap one at your local hardware store or a pawn shop.

 

[Tala]

I use bolt cutters. The longer the handles on them = the less effort required.

 

[Chook-A-Holic]

I use either the cordless Sawzall or bolt cutters, which ever is more conveniently available at the moment.

 

[Rustyoar]

I used my grinder.

 

[Kittymomma]

When I've used cattle panels for temp. pens I never cut them, just overlap them and connect zip ties or hog rings. If you have to cut them and have trouble with your hands I'd go with the grinder method because it's a bit smaller and will probably be easier for you to handle then the sawzall. Good luck with your project!