Where to find heavy duty buckets for DIY hanging feeders/waterers

[Sic]

The buckets don't need to be free. I am looking for buckets that don't disintegrate when exposed to sunlight and weather. I am willing to pay for decent buckets...

Uline - food grade

 

[Wild Chickens]

Home Depot buckets and lids:
https://www.homedepot.com/p/5-gal-White-Pail-10-Pack-RG5700-10/204082827
https://www.homedepot.com/p/3-5-Gal-and-5-Gal-White-Easy-Off-Lid-10-Pack-RG5502-10/207004930
I use them outside all summer in Texas. No problems.
I drill a small hole in the bottom and leave them full of water beside small trees for extra irrigation.
I cover them with extra wide fly paper and hang them on hooks to catch flies.

 

[juniperz]

I have the same problem with buckets from Lowe's or Home Depot. I jotted down all the suggestions for stronger plastic ones. I make my own waterers just the way I like them, so I don't want to go with anything metal or premade. Following this thread.

 

[bwaaack]

Just do a search online for stainless steel (or material of your choice, there's probably others) 5 gallon buckets. There's a lot of options. I can't vouch for any because I stick to the free ones.