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Post by Deleted on Apr 24, 2015 21:20:22 GMT
I would like to have recommendations for feed and storage barrels. I have used plastic trash cans from Wal Mart and other dollar stores and metal cans with lids. I am getting my feed room ready for my chickens, goats and rabbits. So what are your recommendations? Will have feed, minerals, oster shell and maybe corn and beans from the garden this fall.
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Post by mzgarden on Apr 24, 2015 22:44:59 GMT
We use the blue food grade plastic barrels. We're pretty tall, so not impossible for us to reach the bottom with a scoop when we're about out. They do come in shorter sizes.
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Post by Bear Foot Farm on Apr 25, 2015 0:31:32 GMT
I use galvanized metal trash cans for most feeds.
The 30 gallon size will hold 150 lbs of typical pellets or grains
I set them on 2 x 4's to keep them off the ground to prevent rusting
Mice and Rats will gnaw through plastic too quickly
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Post by here to stay on Apr 25, 2015 0:53:33 GMT
Galvanized trash cans for me too. I just set them on plastic to keep them from contact with cement and rusting. I have different sizes.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2015 2:26:05 GMT
Thank metal trash cans it is. I will put 2x4 under them thank you
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Post by Wendy on Apr 25, 2015 2:44:58 GMT
I lucked out & got some olive barrels years ago. They are pretty big, will hold about 6 bags of feed. They have screw on lids. They are heavy, heavy plastic barrels & I have never had anything chew through them or even chew on them.
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Post by trailrider on Apr 29, 2015 16:18:41 GMT
I don't know where you are located. But if you are lucky enough to live near Lexington KY check out this place! www.lexingtoncontainercompany.com/It is worth the drive. I love the big heavy olive barrels except for two things. They are too deep for me to reach the bottom when the feed gets low and it takes awhile to air them out. They do have the advantage of screw top heavy plastic lids. They smell strongly of pickles or olives or what ever else. I get 55 gallon metal drums there for $5.00 uncleaned (but not yucky) or $10.00 spotlessly cleaned. Then I made a plywood hinged lid attached to the wall and added metal closures to the drums. I can "just" reach the bottom of the empty cans. Their web site is great. be sure to check out the page of customers projects. Really cool! |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2015 17:51:17 GMT
I use a 6 ft long galvinized water trough for my goat feed. I mix several types of feed together and having that trough makes it easier to mix up. I use the galvinized garbage cans for everything else.
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Post by Bear Foot Farm on Apr 30, 2015 13:15:32 GMT
I once got some barrels from Mt Olive pickle company that had held pickled banana peppers.
That was about 5 years ago, and they still have that odor even after sitting outside all that time
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Post by Wendy on Apr 30, 2015 18:27:47 GMT
I have the olive barrels. the orange colored ones with the 2 piece black lids. I love them!
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2015 2:45:35 GMT
We use blue 35 gallon barrels with lid and metal bands, they are easier to move then the 55 gallon ones
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2015 20:45:13 GMT
Have the 50 gallon metal used honey barrels that work fine also...and...put a gate up with a lock on it. As there will be a time when you forget to shut the feed room door and the animals will find a way into the room and manage to get into the grain..some how >>
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