What size trashcans, will hold a 50 lb bag of feed

[wannabchick]

I ask this because I want to put some of those steel trashcans with feed and such in one of the coops
My issue is I don't want to take up so much space

I saw 6 gallon trashcans that look as if I could mount them on the walls? And fill those with what I need

But how much does a 6 gallon trashcans hold..if I purchase 50 lb feed bags

I can't imagine running back and forth from coop to house to coop to house when it's feeding time

Thank u

 

[Knittycat]

A 10 gallon can should hold 50lbs of feed

 

[wannabchick]

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Thanks I didn't want to order to large of trashcans if I don't have too

Mmmnnnnnn,wondering now if I should just get one big one and stick the bags in just one
Mmmnnnnnn

Thinking...thinking...thinking...
Lol

 

[dandelionheart]

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That is what we use.

 

[wannabchick]

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That is what we use.

Thanku....thank u

 

[Sorin]

I bought these trash cans at the TSC and they work perfect, I think they were 18 gallons, but I'm not sure. They always have them there though. When I put my feed in there there is about 3 inches left at the top!

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

I use the ones sold at Home Depot (full size trash cans). I have 7 of them in my garage for seeds and grains.

 

[weazel922]

I just bought a 10 gallon and filled it with a 50# bag of feed.

It does fit, but there is NO room left over at the top. Essentially I'll have to wait until it's completely empty before adding another bag. But I suppose that is easier than trying to reach all the way to the bottom of a full size can to dip food out.

I got mine at ACE Hardware fro $19.99. The lid has a nice airtight fit and the handle lifts up over the lid and locks it in. So I do like those features.

 

[madmantrapper]

Be careful not to put new feed on top of old. Old feed will lay in bottom and get stall. Need to rotate the stock.

 

[greenriver]

I like a bigger can that a bag will fit down into standing on end. I dip what I need out of the bag so when I change to another bag there is always a clean can. The last bit in the old bag will fit along side the new bag.