There is a place in Fairview I think that sells new 55 gal barrels with lids. I didn't think the price was too high maybe $35. You need to make sure it is new or was used for food grade stuff. I have gotten some of the blue plastic ones with the bung holes, but you have to cut the tops off.
NOW if you are talking about the RAIN BARRELS with a spout at the bottom... you are right. There are instructions online to make them but it is hard to find the parts at the hardware store. You can order them online in a kit. But you have to find a barrel.
We have one more blue barrel, we need to cut the top off and put it out back for the breeding pens. We are using a 30-35 gall barrel and we need more water back there.
BTW I put some Marans Layers on CL. They are either pullets or hens 18mths.
NOW if you are talking about the RAIN BARRELS with a spout at the bottom... you are right. There are instructions online to make them but it is hard to find the parts at the hardware store. You can order them online in a kit. But you have to find a barrel.
We have one more blue barrel, we need to cut the top off and put it out back for the breeding pens. We are using a 30-35 gall barrel and we need more water back there.
BTW I put some Marans Layers on CL. They are either pullets or hens 18mths.