Cheep feed storage bins. Any suggestions?

[Show Sebright]

Looking for a cheap good storage bin that can hold 50lbs of feed. Only worry is bugs getting in. Rats and predators can’t get it a conex box. Thanks for the help

 

[21hens-incharge]

I use home depot buckets with gamma lids.
They seal so moisture and bugs are kept out. It takes 2 of the 5 gallon buckets to hold 50 pounds of feed.
While there is an initial investment I will say they last! I have been using the same buckets with lids for 10+ years. Mine are stored inside so not exposed to sunlight.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Bucket-...Top-Bucket-Lid-in-Black-LD5GRLBK006/303808738

 

[Swbertrand1]

We use 5-gal buckets with snap-tight lids that seal the bugs out and keep the feed as fresh as possible. We don't have rats/mice that would eat through the plastic, so they work for us.

Two (2) 5-gal buckets will hold a 50# bag of feed too...

 

[Ruby Rogue]

$15 outdoor garbage can with lid...I put the entire feed bag in, open it from there and scoop. When the bag is over half empty I can put another bag in and the old bag goes on top.

 

[Show Sebright]

I use home depot buckets with gamma lids.
They seal so moisture and bugs are kept out. It takes 2 of the 5 gallon buckets to hold 50 pounds of feed.
While there is an initial investment I will say they last! I have been using the same buckets with lids for 10+ years. Mine are stored inside so not exposed to sunlight.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Bucket-...Top-Bucket-Lid-in-Black-LD5GRLBK006/303808738

Ok I was looking into those. I have a tractor supply bucket already so it just need another one

 

[CluckerFamily]

I use a metal garbage can then I can keep the feed in the bag.

 

[humblehillsfarm]

I use a metal garbage bin and love it. For meal worms, scratch, and oyster shells, I use buckets that cat litter came in! They work great, but won't hold 50 lbs of feed.

 

[Bubba9004]

You can get free buckets from your local grocery stores bakery dept. If you ask nicely for them to save you some from the icing

 

[21hens-incharge]

You can get free buckets from your local grocery stores bakery dept. If you ask nicely for them to save you some from the icing

I have done this and the best part is they are food grade plastic! Great suggestion!!!

 

[hmarg06]

I use an old chest freezer. Most people give them away when they don't work anymore, and depending on size can hold anywhere from 200 lbs+ at a time. They still have the seal around the top and can't be chewed into. If you get a really large one you can store the feed in bags, with mine I dump the feed into it and scoop it out. Mine holds 200 lbs at a time. Works great!