house-elf Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Hi I'm struggling to find some steel / metal lidded bins that I can keep my feed in when stored on the shed - any ideas as to where I can find them...? I assume plastic ones are no good as rats etc can chew through them ? Thank you ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I use a standard metal dustbin from a hardware store/SCATS-type place, but there are loads of fancier options. I'm sure others will signpost you to them. You're right - don't use plastic as rats do chew! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I use bog standard 'Top Cat' type metal bins from a local independent ironmonger. Cost £18 each. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falkor Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I use one of these: http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/60045656 From Ikea and a bargain at £10.76 A 20kg bag of pellets/mash fits very nicely I secure the lid with a bungee cord just in case those little mice join together to lift the lid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddleduck Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I use one of these: http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/60045656 From Ikea and a bargain at £10.76 A 20kg bag of pellets/mash fits very nicely I secure the lid with a bungee cord just in case those little mice join together to lift the lid I use the same! perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I have 2 standard plastic dustbins in the back garden. 1 with mash and 1 with corn; no sign of rat damage at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn-Dave Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I use standard palstic black bins & have had no trouble yet. I keep my dog food in one in the garage ( for over 12 months) with no signs of rat damage & the chicken pellets in another with no sign of rat damage..........fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I use one of these: http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/60045656 From Ikea and a bargain at £10.76 A 20kg bag of pellets/mash fits very nicely I secure the lid with a bungee cord just in case those little mice join together to lift the lid I use the same! perfect! me too indie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 I use bog standard 'Top Cat' type metal bins from a local independent ironmonger. Cost £18 each. Great description!!! I love Top Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ails Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 Bit more expensive that the Ikea ones but I got 2 steel bins from Homebase last year and use them to store all my chicken feed etc etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redranger Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 We have one very similar to the Ikea one, but it has a foot pedal to open the lid. From Homebase I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-F-C Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 I use one of these: http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/60045656 From Ikea and a bargain at £10.76 A 20kg bag of pellets/mash fits very nicely I secure the lid with a bungee cord just in case those little mice join together to lift the lid I use the same! perfect! me too indie Me too! Just bought the last one at my local IKEA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
