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    Does anyone have some cheaper suggestions for storing chicken feed.

    The galvanised ones I found online all vary between �80-�180.

  • #2
    I keep mine in plastic dustbins and haven't had any trouble(yet!!) they only cost a few quid each.

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    • #3
      We use plastic dustbins from B&Q for our dog and chicken food...

      We regularly have mice etc in the garage, but in a year they haven't attempted to chew through the bins...

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      • #4
        I bought a galvanised bin from the local equine store.
        Think it cost about �25 - was going to get a plastic one, but I've seen holes made by rats ( or giant mice) and they contaminated the feed, so I changed my mind!
        "Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple

        Location....Normandy France

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        • #5
          I store my horse feed in a dead freezer, it's in a shed, but has been rat proof for over 10 years. I know vermin have tried to get in cos the seal has been nibbled all around, but nothing has got in so far.
          All at once I hear your voice
          And time just slips away
          Bonnie Raitt

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          • #6
            I also use plastic bin... stored in shed (end of garage).

            The omlet grub is excellent for keeping rain off food too - rather than the expensive galvanised feeders with hoods! Approx. a third of the price!

            Jan
            Jan A novice gardener - first year of growing

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            • #7
              Originally posted by OverWyreGrower View Post
              We use plastic dustbins from B&Q for our dog and chicken food...

              We regularly have mice etc in the garage, but in a year they haven't attempted to chew through the bins...
              I opted for B&Q refuse bins. At �10 a shot, the mice will have to chew through a bunch of them before it becomes uneconomincal

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              • #8
                I use plastic drums from CJ Birdfoods, they are in a wooden storage locker up against the house - so far (6 months) no problems.
                The weeks and the years are fine. It's the days I can't cope with!

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                • #9
                  We've used galvanised trash cans for years with no problems, well worth the outlay. I just don't trust plastic ones to keep the vermin out. What's an omlet grub, please?
                  I you'st to have a handle on the world .. but it BROKE!!

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by terrier View Post
                    We've used galvanised trash cans for years with no problems, well worth the outlay. I just don't trust plastic ones to keep the vermin out. What's an omlet grub, please?
                    AM Omlet grub is the feeder supplied with an Eglu chicken house and run:
                    Omlet Feeders (click here)

                    They are quite cheap and good at keeping the rain etc off food (and come in snazzy colours!)

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