Feed Containers - Thief Proof

[itgns]

Does anyone have any suggestions for some large feed containers that would be water-proof and thief-proof? I would go with simple garbage cans, but obviously those aren't very good for keeping raccoons or possums out and I'm worried about simple locking mechanisms because raccoons are too smart.

 

[HS Pye]

We use these types of barrels, you 'could' put a lock on them if you wanted to:

http://www.arizonabarrels.com/

 

[chfite]

If the cans you are using have the space around the rim, you could drill a hole in either side through the lip of the lid and body of the can so that a metal or PVC rod or pipe could be inserted through both sides. This would probably keep them out of a metal can. You could drill the ends of the rod or pipe so that a cheap carabiner or other clip or spring clip would keep it from being removed.

Chris

 

[jstlitlome]

yknow, I have raccoons out here, but they've never pried off the lid of my simple rubbermaid trash can. I'm not sure why.

Good luck!

Leslie

 

[1muttsfan]

Metal trash cans with a bungee cord over the top keeps all the varmints out of my Mom's bird feed.

 

[topdycke]

Metal trash cans with tight fitting lids. Anything plastic can and will be chewed through.