LJ's Chooks Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 So i found a mouse in my chooks corn this week... smiling up at me with a very fat belly!! However, more of a shock was the cost of dustbins in B&Q 10 pounds for a plastic one and 25 for a metal one Anybody got any better ideas... B&Q is extortionate but i need to do something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Just an idea......restaurants and chip shops etc have very large drums that they bulk buy their cooking oil in. Jackiex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yolky Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Wilkinsons have them for £13.99 and my local hardwear shop sell them for 14.99 (I know that it isn't local to you but I mean it might be worth checking out your local hardware shop too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 I got mine from freecycle, it was a bit battered but has done the job perfectly. Ask for a metal one, i think mice can chew through plastic ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joojoo Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 I bought 4 heavy duty plastic ones with clip on lids from my local hardware store and they were about £7 each which was a lot cheaper than the rest of the DIY shops. Is it worth having a look on ebay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 I got mine (3) from a local hardware shop and paid £16 each for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Ikea sell metal dustbins with a lid for laundry. £12 each I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Got mine from Ikea, £11. Course it's difficult to go there and just buy a bin, so it does work out a lot more expensive in the end Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ's Chooks Posted August 1, 2008 Author Share Posted August 1, 2008 thanks Guys... I'll check out the hardware stores locally i think... great ideas though... i daren't buy more corn till i can protect it from my little friends cos i'm sure they'll be back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Careful of the metal ones with loose lids. I found the mice could get through the tiny gap under the lid and smile back at me (or jump) when I took the lid off I found they homed back to our shed when frightened and had obviously found a cushy dry home with food supply. I bought a second plastic one with a lid that clamps down tightly and keep it outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 I use luggage cords to hold the lid down firmly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 It was the gap between lid and bin as the lid was on when the mice got in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 My luggage cords hold them down so tight that nothing could get in. There don't seem to be any gaps. I have actually been on my hands and knees to check after reading this thread. Must get out more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 If you happen to crew a production of FAME you could end up with 4 benches to go in the garden and 4 dustbins, then turned into a compost bin and feed storage ins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
