Storing chicken coop "footwear"-feed-supplies

[rosemarythyme]

I keep my boots inside the house, by the front door. I don't wear shoes in the house past that. I just mop the entryway if it looks like it needs it and that's clean enough for me.

And my feed is currently in metal trashcans in garage, my shed needs to be torn down so it's mostly empty.

 

[lcwmt]

boot mats are good, or used car floor mats.We can't keep foot wear out of doors more than 2 months a year and somehow the mudroom is always crowded.
Feed is stored in sturdy plastic containers (capacity 35-40 pounds each) in the generous indoor pantry and carried out to the run in 1.5 gallon buckets that originally held local Wheat Farm cereals. We have 7 pullets so our storage requirements are not extreme.
The dog food and cat food are stored similarly. We don't seem to have a problem with mice but it's always possible one of the four legged would bring one in, best to have good storage.
Muck boots are on my list!

 

[aart]

I wear low-lug to lug-less footwear into the coop and run, winter and summer versions.
Check and scrape them before leaving coop or run,
then wipe clean on grass/snow before getting back to house,
change shoes just inside house door.
House is a walk-out and entrance is into lower level.

My coop takes up less than half of a large shed, so lots of space for storage.
Daily and frequently used supplies stored in shed, other stuff in house.
Feed is kept inside 30 gal metal garbage can, divided to hold both crumble and scratch.

 

[Finnie]

https://www.walmart.com/ip/New-Boot...5358&wl11=online&wl12=504552708&wl13=&veh=sem

This outside. Then the boots get set on a boot tray inside.

Great link. I've been thinking about a boot scraper to put just inside the exit from the chicken yard. I figured the chickens would probably just poop all over it. This one looks like it could coexist with chickens. Maybe.

I wear low-lug to lug-less footwear into the coop and run, winter and summer versions.
Check and scrape them before leaving coop or run,
then wipe clean on grass/snow before getting back to house,
change shoes just inside house door.
House is a walk-out and entrance is into lower level.

My coop takes up less than half of a large shed, so lots of space for storage.
Daily and frequently used supplies stored in shed, other stuff in house.
Feed is kept inside 30 gal metal garbage can, divided to hold both crumble and scratch.

What a great idea to put a divider in the can! I'm totally copying this idea. No more having the first sack bulging over and blocking the second sack from fitting! Such a simple solution, but I'm sure it never would have occurred to me without your photo.

 

[aart]

What a great idea to put a divider in the can! I'm totally copying this idea. No more having the first sack bulging over and blocking the second sack from fitting! Such a simple solution, but I'm sure it never would have occurred to me without your photo.

It works great, makes daily feeding so easy ...BUT....you can't just slide the new full feed bags in(at least the bags I buy). I have to scoop and/or pour the new feed into the 'can bags' that I use over and over. I sometimes empty 'old' feed into a bucket with lid to add new feed into can.

Pic above show 'can bags' with folded over tops.
Here's more details on construction when first built, hope it makes sense:

 

[Folly's place]

I keep feed in the bags it came in, so if there's a problem, the feed company has the mill date and lot number. Mary

 

[aart]

I keep feed in the bags it came in, so if there's a problem, the feed company has the mill date and lot number. Mary

I tear off every tag, write the mfg code off the sew band and date of purchase on it and save it.

 

[Finnie]

I have to scoop and/or pour the new feed into the 'can bags' that I use over and over. I

Oh rats. I'm too lazy to do that. I guess I'll just stick with squishing the two unopened bags against each other somewhat awkwardly into the can.

I do pour my dog food into plastic bins, and then to keep the lot number, expiry date and ingredients list, I cut that part off the bag and store it in a drawer. But pouring out 30# every 8 weeks is different than pouring out 100# every week.

 

[aart]

Oh rats. I'm too lazy to do that. I guess I'll just stick with squishing the two unopened bags against each other somewhat awkwardly into the can.

It only takes 5-10 minutes. I go thru 50# crumble every 2-3 weeks, 50# of scratch lasts 3-4 times longer.

 

[NancyNurseCxMama]

My shed is right next to my coop and run. I have a bunch of "chicken shoes" on a boot tray in the shed and I change into them before going in to the run.
Right now I have two pairs of what look like clown shoes and a pair of old rubber Croc flip flops I used during the summer. I bought a cheapie pair of winter boots from TSC last week and they will go in the shed with the other shoes soon.
Got these from Walmart for $17---my grandkids have learned to shuffle around in them without complaining. Clunky clown shoes but cheap and good enough. No lining, all rubber, easy to rinse off.