What is a good feed storage container to keep out roaches??

[RojoMarz]

Gamma 2 Vittles Vault Outback are fantastic.

Agree. We also have one and it's great...seals very nicely.

 

[RojoMarz]

My Wife will no longer feed the chickens because of all the roaches that jump on her hands and arms.

I'm right beside your wife...watching someone else feed the chickens.

 

[Ann With A Plan]

Right now I have a 30 gallon plastic trash can that I store my chicken feed in. However, the lid is not tight enough to keep out the roaches from getting inside. Whenever you remove the lid to scoop out feed, roaches scurry all over the place. My Wife will no longer feed the chickens because of all the roaches that jump on her hands and arms.
I have thought of buying a really large ice chest, (about 110 quart size) but that would be pretty expensive.
Anyone got any advice on some type of air tight storage container / containers that can hold 3-4 fifty pound bags of feed at a time.

I use one of these. It's the smaller one, but they have larger ones available. I really like it because I have open and close the lid with one hand and it closes tightly and keeps out bugs AND moisture.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0786B8NKL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[Khaki mama]

I use metal garbage cans not only does the lid fit nice and snug but it will also keep out things like mice and other rodents because it is metal and they can't chew through it like a rubber or plastic containers.

 

[Sandy W.]

I use large capacity pet food storage totes for both my chicken feed & wild birdseed. They seal airtight and can store large quantities easily. Being transparent, I can monitor how soon I need to replenish. Amazon link below
https://tinyurl.com/petfoodtote

 

[Paul Richardson]

Right now I have a 30 gallon plastic trash can that I store my chicken feed in. However, the lid is not tight enough to keep out the roaches from getting inside. Whenever you remove the lid to scoop out feed, roaches scurry all over the place. My Wife will no longer feed the chickens because of all the roaches that jump on her hands and arms.
I have thought of buying a really large ice chest, (about 110 quart size) but that would be pretty expensive.
Anyone got any advice on some type of air tight storage container / containers that can hold 3-4 fifty pound bags of feed at a time.

Oh lucky you grab the little devils and feed them to your hens they love them wish i could catch them that easily yum yum protein..

 

[Paul Richardson]

I use metal garbage cans not only does the lid fit nice and snug but it will also keep out things like mice and other rodents because it is metal and they can't chew through it like a rubber or plastic containers.

Yes you need to keep out rodents as these pollute the feed

 

[Paul Richardson]

I Recently stumbled upon someone who puts a little diamataceous earth In her feed. It deworms the flock. It also kills roaches. Just a thought.

There is no proof what so ever that Diatomaceous Earth kills worms as once swallowed it goes soft and is useless but there is scientific proof it causes lung problems including cancer besides hens love roaches so feed them back.......live protein

 

[Mike and Darlene]

Right now I have a 30 gallon plastic trash can that I store my chicken feed in. However, the lid is not tight enough to keep out the roaches from getting inside. Whenever you remove the lid to scoop out feed, roaches scurry all over the place. My Wife will no longer feed the chickens because of all the roaches that jump on her hands and arms.
I have thought of buying a really large ice chest, (about 110 quart size) but that would be pretty expensive.
Anyone got any advice on some type of air tight storage container / containers that can hold 3-4 fifty pound bags of feed at a time.

We have gone to using metal trash cans with lids (the size depends on the amount of food you put in). Also, we have put the "trash cans" in our house or enclosed garage and we have no problems with any bugs, rats or heat-humidity problems

 

[Citytransplant]

These were good suggestions for containers, but don't you think it would be a good idea to address the roach problem. They will not go away by themselves and will only increase in number if you do not.