Cleaning Feed Bins

[Pupsnpullets]

My chicken feed is getting little tiny black beetles all through it. Now I'm not too concerned as I figure it's just extra protein, but this morning I feed the last of the old feed and figure it's a good time to clean out the container. I'm using a galvanized trash can. I've hosed it out, but what else can I do that is non-toxic? I have access to some seriously hot sun which I'm sure, when the metal from the can conducts the heat, will cook any residual eggs, right? Will I need to do anything else?

 

[Bear Foot Farm]

Wash it well and there won't be any eggs in the container.

The eggs will be in the next bag of feed you buy.

Putting the bag of feed in a freezer for a couple of days will kill most insects and their eggs

 

[EweSheep]

I line mine with contractors garbage bag to keep the moisture from the bottom because I get mold in there. It has done me well!

Well if you want cooked eggs in there, that would be a way to put it in there. If you are going to eat them, better collect and bring them in the house.

 

[Pupsnpullets]

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Um...I meant the insect eggs

Good idea for the plastic bag though.

 

[trishamonks]

hi i use a plastic thrash can with a lid and when mine is finished out i wash it with milton sterilising fluid the stuff you sterelise baby bottles with and just make sure its well rinsed

 

[EweSheep]

I used to have plastic garbage bins until the rats and mice chewed a hole in it. So no deal there!

 

[Pupsnpullets]

Ok, so I've lined the galvanised trash can with a plastic trash bag. I can change the bag after every emptying and therefore everything should stay fresh. Fingers crossed.