Storing chicken feed

[TxChiknRanchers]

We use the 10 gallon galvanized can as well. We picked ours up at Tractor Supply and it was under $15. It holds plenty of feed but doesn't keep the ants out. We had to spray around the bottom to keep the pesky things away.

 

[SillySilkies]

I used the galvanized can w/ the bungee cords over the top as well. I also saw the racoon and critter proof cat/dog food hard plastic containers (w/ the screw top) in the supermarket the other day. They also have them in the pet stores (but less expensive in the supermarket). They hold alot of food. Check it out.

Might also find them on the JeffersPet website.

 

[BIG-BIRD]

here is what I use I made it the last couple of days. I put a clip on lock so no coons or any animals get in, I put a tarp over top so no rain get in and it is on a slight slope so that the grain can slide down to the bottom.

 

[doghamstyluv95]

I keep it in the bag it came, so far for the past 15 weeks, nothing has gotten to the food

 

[Wolfpacker]

We have three cats and are overrun with cat litter buckets. They seem to close nice and tightly and I've never had any problems with bugs.

 

[Rosalind]

A big Rubbermaid storage bin with the feed scoop weighting the lid down. It was on sale for $10 and fits about 100 lbs. of food.

 

[squishyG08]

We have been using kitty litter buckets for the last year. However one of the lids cracked just enough to let moisture in and not be seen and I have half a bucket of moldy feed! So now we are trying to find something else to use and also have to buy more feed and its memorial Day weekend. Nothing is open till Tuesday. HOPING the feed i have in the other bucket is enough to get us through.

 

[curious chickee]

When I stored my horse feed I used metal trash cans, my chicken feed is inside a small shed, so use Rubbermaid totes.

 

[STOUTjodee]

We also use the big rubbermaid "garbage"cans with the lid, however, I'm concerned with heat. Is feeding chickens feed from a hot plastic can good for them?

 

[Alyssa23]

I realy have no idea.