sadieatthebridge Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 All of our chicken bumpf is in a Keter plastic storage shed. We used to keep our pellets in one of these from Ikea: http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/small-storage-organisers/waste-sorting-bins/sortera-waste-sorting-bin-with-lid-white-art-10255897/'>http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/small-storage-organisers/waste-sorting-bins/sortera-waste-sorting-bin-with-lid-white-art-10255897/ but the slugs kept getting in. I stuck copper tape all around but it didn't seem to make any difference. We then switched to one of these from Ikea: http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/products/small-storage-organisers/waste-sorting-bins/ but it hasn't made any difference. The chickens free-range during the day and frequent the chicken storage shed (for mealworms and corn ) so I assume that slug pellets are out of the question. Any words of wisdom or suggestions? TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Try a galvanised metal bin, never had aproblem with slugs and it keeps rats at bay as well, they can't chew through Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 I just use a normal plastic dustbin with a lid that clips on and I've never had any problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millie-Annie Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 I used plastic refuse bins too, with the lids that clip on. I have had a horrendous problem with slugs this year. I found a load in my mealworms and they are all in the bird feeders. Horrible things. Like wasps what is the point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Try a galvanised metal bin, never had aproblem with slugs and it keeps rats at bay as well, they can't chew through I get slugs in them but can't figure out how they manage it I'm not talking little slugs but the bigger I think Leopard slugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Slugs slither through lots of tiny spaces, especially the teeny tiny gap in my patio door It is amazing what they can fit through How do they fit under my heavy, metal watering can for instance, when there is hardly any gap underneath ? Not sure how you can stop them getting in your bin though, sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 I have one of those water tight screw top bins. Although I keep most of their food in my living room next to the back door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadieatthebridge Posted September 13, 2017 Author Share Posted September 13, 2017 Thanks everyone. I guess I didn't hold out much hope for the metal bins being slug-proof, especially as the little blighters somehow get through UPVC doors into our conservatory. How do they do that?! Might upgrade to a metal bin, and shove a brick on top. It's worth a try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 I keep my chicken food in metal dustbins. I can't recall ever encountering a slug inside the bins. I anchor the tops down with a bungee cord. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Thanks everyone. I guess I didn't hold out much hope for the metal bins being slug-proof, especially as the little blighters somehow get through UPVC doors into our conservatory. How do they do that?! through the drainage slots then there's nearly always a gap somewhere around the inside of the door especially if the doors only on the latch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
