Food Storage Ideas Needed

[mountainbunny]

I don't have a shed or other indoor space to store my chicken feed. I buy 50lb bags of layer crumble for my hens and currently have to just leave it outside with a heavy rock on top of the bag to keep it "sealed" shut. Obviously this is not optimal for Keeping rain water and other elements out. Any suggestions for easy economical storage container solutions for keeping at least 50lb of feed safe and dry?
Thanks!

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi there

I use a couple of bins like these for storing feed outside ~

The lid clips down so they can't blow off and it keeps critters out.

 

[mountainbunny]

Mind if I ask where you found them? I live in a small town with limited retailer choices. Those look great.

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Sorry, never thought. I'm over in the UK so got them from a little DIY store near to me.

Could you order online? I'm sure Amazon have them on.

 

[mountainbunny]

I'd rather buy local. I look to see if I can find something similar in stores around town or see what others suggest. They do look great though. Thanks.

 

[Ravynscroft]

A simple trash can with a locking lid like Yorkshire Coop posted shouldn't be too hard to find... what are your store options near you? Might help to know that to give more suggestions...

 

[BlueBaby]

I bought one of those metal garbage cans with the lid to put my feed in. Rain and animals stay out, as it would be hard for them to try to chew through the metal.

 

[mountainbunny]

I have way mart. Various hardware stores and a few feed supply places like tractor supply and Atwood's so I figure I can look at those places.

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

I'd rather buy local. I look to see if I can find something similar in stores around town or see what others suggest. They do look great though. Thanks.

You are most welcome
I can understand wanting to buy local and I always try but I'm a bit of an Amazon addict especially with next day shipping!

I have way mart. Various hardware stores and a few feed supply places like tractor supply and Atwood's so I figure I can look at those places.

Sounds like a plan

 

[Ravynscroft]

The feed stores like TSC and Atwood's usually do carry some feed storage bins, at the least ones meant for dog food... but would probably be cheaper for you to find a secure trashcan... good luck and hope you find what you need!