Supply Storage

[LakeBird]

How/where do you store your coop supplies such as feed, shavings, cleaning supplies, etc? I currently keep mine in the basement; however I'm getting tired of hauling it back and forth. Am hoping to get ideas to store it closer to the coop.

 

[anmlhs]

I store mine right in the coop in these type of stackable bins.Except shavings,I just use those when I need um.

http://www.containerstore.com/shop/trashRecycling/recycling?productId=10029801

Don't stack to high though or they'll roost and poop all over um.They clean up easy tho.

 

[Linn Bee]

My garden shed is just steps from the chicken coop so I keep most of the chicken supplies in the closest corner there. I also have a small "hidey hole" for the occasional pestered chicken that I keep a garbage can of feed, etc. on top of so no precious floor space is used.

Drats! My coop quickly became too small for chicken math.

 

[Joe.G]

I have a shed a few feet from my coop that I keep some stuff in, I am also going to builda feed bin behind my coop, right now I have there feed in metal garbage cans that I cover with a tarp, feed stays dry.

 

[thecoopbuilder]

I don't have a photo of the inside but if it is a larger coop you can put a 3ftx2f box or trunk inside with all that is needed to supply the coop, or you can have the storage bin on the outside attached to your coop.

 

[LakeBird]

@ anmlhs - thanks for the advice. Even with one, do you have problems with them roosting and pooping on them?

@Linn Bee - I was thinking about using a garbage can. Would raccoons be able to knock it over? Not that I have seen any in my yard; however on occassion, I've seen then crossing my street late at night.

@Joe - do you have plans for a feed bin that you could share? Love your coop!

@thecoopbuilder - Love your coop too!

Thank you for sharing!

 

[Joe.G]

I don't have plans yet I was figuring Id build a Box that is big enough to fit the three cans, Ill try and make it match the coop looks wise.

 

[LakeBird]

We are finishing up the coop now. I am thinking I may try to find some plastic bins that fit under the short poop boards to left of the picture.