bluekarin Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 sorry if this is in the wrong forum! I was wondering what you all use to store your chickens layers mash and mixed corn? I was out with my hubby today trying to find something, but couldn't find anything suitable. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoebe Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I keep sacks in the shed and then have a couple of weeks supply in a lidded metal bucket (from flyte so fancy on web) in the field, which is kept (with my other bits and pieces) in a plastic store thing which I also bought on the web, which is described as a balcony storage box and is therefore not too huge but has a hinged and fitting lid. Jolly easy to put together too. Seems to work ok so far. You need something secure from rats basically, and dry, and not too far away from the chickens as you may have to top stuff up at 6 in the morning in the dark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 I have their feed sacks in our 'shed' (a lean to built on the side of the house. Trouble is water is starting to go under the door, and although not reached it yet, I wouldn't want to risk it. And the paper sack the corn is in is feeling a bit damp and I think may start growing if the weather gets warmer Yes, I have had the pleasures of the early morning feeds with them as I've had the girls since the end of October I shall have a look for the balcony storage boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I use cereal containers, the pour out type, for the mixed up stuff (added garlic powder, bokashi and limestone flour), so it's easy for the children & DH should they choose to feed the chooks, the rest of the bag/sack goes into a plastic dustbin. I keep all my goodies indoors, so have no rodent attacks - keeping marauding labradors out is a problem sometimes though !! When I leave food etc out for the neighbours to serve, I have an ex-Army cooking pot with a fairly tight fitting lid which lives outside the back door & I put the required amount of food etc into whichever plastic containers fit in it! The chooks use it as a step to see further into the house.... We always bring our food bowls etc indoors overnight to reduce the temptation for vermin, so we fill up the grub & mash bowls indoors & take it out ready to serve. Hope this helps! Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Metal bins for me....with luggage cords holding the lids down tightly.....to foil the rats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 The sack is in a metal dustbin, then the ready mixed feed goes in a white bucket and lid i got from the fishing tackle shop near me where my friend works (food quality), brill size and that goes on top of sack in bin. Its all outside next to run. If you can get to a tackle shop they will probably give you one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoice Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I use these to store pellets, corn and mash in my shed. They don't take up much room and are stackable without you having to lift off the top ones to get to the bottom ones. As they have rounded corners they are pretty vermin proof (Although my mums one had a little mousey intruder where it nibbled around the hinge part, so we've fixed that by putting chicken wire over the hinge bit) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoebe Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 BillyOh Suncast Balcony/Patio Storage Box - Balcony/Patio Storage Box. It was this, from garden Buildings direct. Not that cheap at £54 but it is a good sze for what I want and keeps stuff dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoebe Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I use these to store pellets, corn and mash in my shed. They don't take up much room and are stackable without you having to lift off the top ones to get to the bottom ones. As they have rounded corners they are pretty vermin proof (Although my mums one had a little mousey intruder where it nibbled around the hinge part, so we've fixed that by putting chicken wire over the hinge bit) hmm. Like the look of these; a shopping opportunity beckons..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthmam1 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Metal dustbin for me with a brick on the top bought from scats for £13. All that goes in a plastic shed, so far had no problems (fingers crossed whilst typing this) sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam1 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 i use 2 black plastic dustbins 1 for corn 1 for pellets and take food down in a big scoop keep the bins in alean to store area. cam mya velma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I'm paranoid about rats and keep all the feed indoors. Saronne Paris Nicole Dorothy Germaine Jordan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLK69 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Hi, A metal IKEA dust bin.. ( £9.00 ) stores a whole sack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I also have 2 of those IKEA dustbins they are fantastic! 1 for corn and 1 for pellets and they hold a full sack! Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkisland Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I've got one of these outside my walk in run. Expensive, but I bought it with my birthday money and it's perfect for the job. It holds 2 bales of Aubiose plus sacks of corn/pellets, and assorted cleaning materials, buckets etc. http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/7051801/Trail/searchtext%3EGARDEN+STORE.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 Thank you all for your imput. I have a better idea of where to look now! Ikea here I come . . . well, the website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Thanks for starting this thread. I am making my birthday list at the mo and it is all chook related . I wanted some cheap metal feed bins and IKEA metal dustbins sound just the job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbigailGrace Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Hi, A metal IKEA dust bin.. ( £9.00 ) stores a whole sack. Hello.. I use these too! Or in other colours.. Also of the white/cream one you can get it in two sizes.. I have one of each white/cream bins the larger for feed and the small for odd bits and bobs.. Oh and i have a bungee through the handles so no one apart from me can get in! Very good! And soo glad i saw them on my way round! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I've got a rubbermaid storage container from Pets at Home. The large one holds a sack of feed. http://www.petsathome.com/find/keyword-is-feed+storage/product-is-V00103 Stoice I like the look of your stackable cointainers - how much feed does one container hold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I can't get the link to work for Stoice's containers I use a plastic dustbin (from a hardware shop) with metal clips, it just exactly holds a sack of pellets. Garlic, limestone etc are in their own plastic containers anyway, and then I mix up feed in a plastic sweetie jar, I think it held Roses chocolates but you know the kind of thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Hi, A metal IKEA dust bin.. ( £9.00 ) stores a whole sack. Hello.. I use these too! Or in other colours.. Also of the white/cream one you can get it in two sizes.. I have one of each white/cream bins the larger for feed and the small for odd bits and bobs.. Oh and i have a bungee through the handles so no one apart from me can get in! Very good! And soo glad i saw them on my way round! Fantastic! Definitely on my birthday list now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
err_rachael Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 a dustbin from wilkos http://www.wilkinsonplus.com/invt/0145240 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helenmb Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I have several of these that I use for both the girls stuff and also my wild bird feed. They stack which is useful and the lids are very secure. My local horsey feed store also sell something similar which I think were about £6. http://www.birdfood.co.uk/product_details.php?area_id=2&group_id=16&nav_id=44&prd_id=220 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I have several of these that I use for both the girls stuff and also my wild bird feed. They stack which is useful and the lids are very secure. My local horsey feed store also sell something similar which I think were about £6. http://www.birdfood.co.uk/product_details.php?area_id=2&group_id=16&nav_id=44&prd_id=220 smaller versions of these are what i get free from tackle shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I have room in the larder in the kitchen so used a cheap plastic swingbin from Mr T's and fill iit up from the bag once empty - easy to get into and easy to fill and store in the dry. It holds the whole bag of food Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
