Food Storage that eliminates bending

[sommrluv]

Well, I know what I want....finding it is the problem!

I'm curious if there is a wall mount bin or something of the sort, that can hold, say 25 lbs, (or 50 or 75) of feed, and has a hopper or clamshell opening at the bottom that I can than discharge into a feed scoop.

Similar design to what they keep cereal in at hotels, or coffee grinders at the supermarket. I can't seem to find something.

I have a form of muscular dystrophy...and I'm really short, so diving into the galvanized trash cans is a pain once the bag hits 3/4 full. I'm also pregnant, so I'm imagining I won't be able to get anywhere NEAR that can in a few months! LOL


Has anyone seen anything like this? I'm cruising around on farmtek and the internet but not coming up with anything.

 

[sommrluv]

Ohhh, I might have found something!

Anyone use something like this? the reviews are hit and miss on a few of these.

http://www.amazon.com/KANE-MFG-BIG-BIN-DISPENSER/dp/B0002CNS3M/ref=pd_sbs_k_1

 

[al6517]

The big bin looks like a good idea, I hope the OP can get some help with lifting the heavy feed bags, for safety sake since you will be in a delicate state soon. Take care.

AL

 

[ondreeuh]

I've seen rice dispensers that are what you're describing. Any chance you have an H-Mart or other Asian supermarket?

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=rice+dispenser&x=0&y=0

Those wouldn't hold a 50 lb bag, but if you had help refilling it, or bought 25# bags, that might work.

 

[Terri O]

What about one of those dogfood bins that mounts on the wall? I believe they fit your description. Might be rough for you to pour in the feed though. Terri O

 

[WoodlandWoman]

I was going to suggest a dog food hopper. I don't know how well they work. I keep our dog food bag in one of those dog food storage bins on wheels. The lid flips up and it holds a 40lb bag. It's low enough that you can reach in while sitting in a chair, when it starts to get low. I don't know if you have room for a little stool or chair of some type in your coop. I sit sideways next to it, while reaching in. If the wall hoppers work okay, that would be ideal, though.

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

I don't know some of these businesses, ok? So don't think I'm recommending them:

At my feed store (not petco) they sold me two plastic bins with lids. They will hold a 50-lb bag of feed upright. They are only as tall as the bag of feed is. I love mine. I dump my feed mix into it and scoop out. If you want to put a bag in, fine. Or just pour the contents in and scoop.
here it is:
http://www.petco.com/product/12461/...Storage.aspx?cm_mmc=cj-_-prod-_-feed-_-941417


This has been discontinued. Maybe you could find something similar:
http://www.moorepet.com/Pet-Stop-50-Lb-Pet-Feeder-by-Diamond-Feeders-p/diamondfeeders-pf50.htm

another- I think this is what you were referring to:
http://www.vetmeddirect.com/sbsite.php?pid=060HCPBIN270&view_printable_item=y

Here's another:
http://www.crestviewequine.com/product/SFB150

 

[sommrluv]

That page of rice dispensers certainly has a lot of options. I could waste a bit of time there!

Thanks for all the suggestions. My husband is the heavy lifter around here, so I'll get him to refill everything.

He likes the Big bin style. so I think I'll get one for feed, one for corn, and one for dog food. The dog food hadn't even occurred to me...it's in a barrel that's only slightly easier to reach.

Thanks everyone!

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

Here you go- smaller amounts.

http://www.thefind.com/search?query=feed+bin+wall+mount

 

[sommrluv]

Oh those big ones are neat, chickensaresweet. We have a pretty large coop that we actually divided in half because it's so big, so I'd have room for a big feeder. Now I'll have to think about it a little, I guess!