Best Feed Bins?

[MrsMozart]

Looking to change our yard's bins and not sure what's out there.

Currently have the metal things, only they're a bobber to clean, so I'm thinking of using those to store the next bags of things and getting plastic for the in-use feed. I nearly ordered some however the delivery was way too high and I couldn't justify it.

So folks, what are y'all using?

 

[HollyWoozle]

We are using plastic bins with lids that clip on. Plastic is never my favourite choice but they are sturdy, practical to clean and we have different colours for different foods which makes it easier.

I think we managed to pick ours up in a local country store perhaps?

 

[MrsMozart]

Thank you HW. I'd been looking at these ones:

https://www.onlinetankstore.co.uk/product/wheeled-feed-bins-large-horse/?gclid=CjwKCAjw15eqBhBZEiwAbDomEgq8IoBy_kyPvwsNnfTOHzwCueNdVARu8NH5M8v8CYDpcsZOmZk0phoCRuAQAvD_BwE

 

[blitznbobs]

I use short wheelie bins… very easy to clean and sweep behind and fit a big bale of chop in similar to these

Amazon.co.uk

 

[MrsMozart]

Ooh, they look interesting, thank you BnB.

 

[Goldie's mum]

We built a big walk in cage from narrow weld mesh. We just put the bags in it & use straight from the bags. Means we can have cattle, sheep & hen food in there too & we can buy in bulk & stack the bags that aren't open. It was cheap to build (did it ourselves) & I find it much less work than individual bins- no standing on your head to get the last bit out, no cleaning out for the next fill, no lifting the bag up high to tip it in. Depends what scale you're on though.

 

[Britestar]

Pack of 3 - 50 Litre Stacking Plastic Recycling Box - Clear with Hinged Lid

This 50lt recycling box with lid is excellent for organising all your recycling needs. Each box comes with a choice of three labels, glass, plastic and paper. The boxes stack on top of one another, saving space, but the box below can still be accessed without having to remove the lid or the box...

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I use these. Each holds a full bag of feed.

 

[Surbie]

Metal dustbins. We have mice and rats.

 

[Highmileagecob]

Tried a few over the years and keep returning to dustbins with close fitting rubber lids.

 

[FitzyFitz]

I use big red lidded tubs that once had massive sheep licks in. Crystalyx I think? Not so deep I can't reach the bottom, I usually have them stacked 2 deep. Lids dont clip on but because they are short and wide i've never tipped them over. Extra feed sacks (sometimes buy by the pallet) go in an old chest freezer that I use as a work surface for mixing feeds.

 

[Daiquiri]

The best I've used were big metal hopper style bins. They were a bit more of a pain to fill as you had to lift the bags higher to empty them into it but taking out the feed from the bottom rather than the top meant you didn't get old feed left sitting in the bottom for god knows how long, it was a first in first out type of system. The other nice thing about it was not having to bend down to reach the bottom as you scooped the feed from a more comfortable height which made a difference if you were making feeds in bulk.

 

[teacups]

I use one of these. The tall metal bins are hard on the back if trying to lift bags in or trying to reach in to get things from lower down, so this one avoids that problem. Holds at least 4 bags of feed, and means it’s safe from rats and mice.

Low Galvanised Feed Bins, Horse, Rug, Blanket Box.Animal,corn,pet,storage | eBay

BLANKET BOX BIN. LOW GALVANIZED FEED. WILL HOLD 2/3 25 KILO BAGS OF FEED. Depth 500 mm /20". WATER PROOF AND RODENT RESISTANT. Height 500 mm /20".

www.ebay.co.uk

When I had an allotment rats chewed a hole through my plastic dustbin just like that - so (depending on location) I’d always go for metal if possible.

 

[Ceifer]

I appreciate it isn’t an answer to the question asked but it might help others - it was so simple when I saw it done. I worked on a yard and it had several big metal feed bins - as OP said they are a pain to clean and remove dropped feed from. They had an industrial Henry hoover to hoover out the bins - no bending over and then used a mini mop to disinfect. Does obviously rely on you having power in your feed room though.

 

[Ratface]

We have metal feed bins - oblong shaped, with internal sections to seperate the various feeds used. Quite heavy hinged lids which overhang the whole container, but effective in keeping the rats out.

 

[twiggy2]

I use old chest freezers for the sacks of dogs food, great for horse feed too

 

[SEL]

30 Litre Open Top Plastic Drum

The 30 litre open top keg/drum is a heavy duty container, excellent for long term durability. The drum is supplied with a securely fitting lid and latch ring. View in our shop

itppackaging.com

. Link hasn't posted well but these drums are great. Secure, rat proof, waterproof and clean well. Loads of different sizes

 

[SEL]

Amazon.co.uk

 

[criso]

I have plastic ones with clips to keep the lid on from Keto plastics. Some are well over 10 years old and rats haven't chewed them.

The 110l size will take a large bag of chaff.

110L 85L 50L 110 LITRE, 85 LITRE, 50 LITRE BLACK DUSTBIN REFUSE RUBBISH GARDEN | eBay

85L (18.5gal) - 52cm (D) x 64.5cm (H). 50L (11gal) - 42cm (D) x 54cm (H). 110L (24.1gal) - 53cm (D) x 68cm (H). IDEAL FOR KEEPING PET / ANIMAL FOOD IN. 70L (15.4gal) - 47cm (D) x 57cm (H). HEAVY DUTY.

www.ebay.co.uk

You can get them on Amazon too and in bright colours.

 

[Barton Bounty]

I have these , they are massive and heavy when full but they seal and keep beasties and vermin out

 

[SEL]

I have these , they are massive and heavy when full but they seal and keep beasties and vermin out View attachment 127023

^^^ those!! That's what I was trying to link to

 

[Barton Bounty]

^^^ those!! That's what I was trying to link to

These come right up to my ribs so are quite big. I have a contact in west of scotland area if anyone wants some. I think he still does them

 

[Pippity]

I have these recycling sorting bins from IKEA.


They aren't the sturdiest, but I have very limited storage space, and being able to stack them is a lifesaver. I can fit a sack of balancer into one, but need two to fit a sack of chaff. I also have one of the shallower ones for treats!

 

[asmp]

I use old chest freezers for the sacks of dogs food, great for horse feed too

Same here. The one I have (free from freecycle) is deep enough for the bags of food to be upright. Stops the rats from getting the food.

 

[marmalade76]

You can't beat old chest freezers if you ask me. I currently don't have room for one so I just use plastic dustbins (always had some alongside my freezer) My experience of purpose built metal feed bins is that they're not that user friendly, particularly if you're short.

 

[HorseMaid]

We use some old 200 litre steel barrels with lids that just sit on the top. Haven't had an issue with rats/mice getting in, they were super cheap and you can fit 2 whole bags of Alfa a in one of them!

 

[canteron]

No question these. Square, not round, so easier to store, different colours for different feeds, wheels so easy to clean behind. The large takes a bag of chaff The medium a bag and a bit of hard food. Rat proof.

Expensive but oh so worth it,

Wheeled Feed Bin Medium

This Wheeled Feed Bin Medium is the horse food storage truck ideal for your hard feeds. It will neatly hold two to three sacks of nuts

www.jsw4jumps.co.uk

 

[ILuvCowparsely]

Looking to change our yard's bins and not sure what's out there.

Currently have the metal things, only they're a bobber to clean, so I'm thinking of using those to store the next bags of things and getting plastic for the in-use feed. I nearly ordered some however the delivery was way too high and I couldn't justify it.

So folks, what are y'all using?

i have some from animate metal but I like these plastic ones. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Plastic-Du...210036&sprefix=red+dusbins,aps,69&sr=8-5&th=1

 

[MrsMozart]

Thank you all.

Sorry not replied properly. Been a bit full on.

I ordered some the other evening, only I don't recall which ones - think I went a bit cross-eyed. They arrive tomorrow.

There were some I preferred, only the delivery was a bit eye-watering so didn't go for those ones.

 

[Frano]

Rats ate through my plastic bins. I would only use metal.

 

[mustardsmum]

I also use the IKEA ones, they stack so take up less room and take a bag of feed. Funnily the mice/eats have shown no interest in them or chewed them in four years, unlike the dustbins that they ate holes in! Also limited for space so I can stack and use the top to store stuff on.