they're expensive though, no way I can just pocket out for that. the whole idea of this coop is to spend as little as possible. has anyone got preferably free good roof ventilation designs? I've read its important in summer as "When manure breaks down, ammonia fumes are released, which, when breathed by chickens (and humans) can cause respiratory distress" so y'know... also good methods for buffing down tin, so I don't cut myself when going through the door in future?
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its enclosed on both ends, I have an angle grinder but not a sawzall. on the windows I plan to have thick mesh plus keep the cut out bit to make a smaller door on the windows, so I can lock them up at night to prevent predators.Get your tape out there and measure
Is it open on one end?
What is your climate?
Putting your location in your profile is very helpful,
easy to do and then it's always there.
Cutting metal takes certain tools and skills.
I find it much harder to work with metal than wood,
harder to fix if you screw it up.
I'll bet that tank is rather thick walled.
Angle grinder with cut off wheel might work,
with grinder wheel to smooth cut edges,
sawzall with metal cutting blade might easier for major cuts.
Cutting doors, windows, and vents is 'easy'...
...protecting those openings from weather infiltration and predators
is another story. You'll need the right fasteners and a good roof with adequate overhangs.
do you mean like a really narrow opening from top to bottom?
