How do you store your feed/scratch?

[Brooks_]

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/iris-usa-airtight-pet-food-container-50-lb-69-qt
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Being plastic, it is stored in what was originally a firewood box. In four years, have had zero issues.

 

[Huntmaster]

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/iris-usa-airtight-pet-food-container-50-lb-69-qt
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Being plastic, it is stored in what was originally a firewood box. In four years, have had zero issues.

I agree plastic is best, but poster mentioned rodent problems.

 

[Rock17]

I agree plastic is best, but poster mentioned rodent problems.

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/iris-usa-airtight-pet-food-container-50-lb-69-qt
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Being plastic, it is stored in what was originally a firewood box. In four years, have had zero issues.

Rodents are a huge issue with plastic

 

[Brooks_]

I agree plastic is best, but poster mentioned rodent problems.

OP asked what I used. I answered.

Rodents are a huge issue with plastic

Hence storing it in another container.

 

[SourRoses]

We had a metal can that simply fell apart after a few years of use. The handle came off, and on the body where a seam was welded it started separating. It came from TSC. We couldn't remember what the brand sticker was so we were leery of shelling out for another pricey hunk of scrap.
It was also physically challenging for my mother with back problems to bend over to scoop feed when she was on chicken duty.
So now we just use XL plastic totes with snap on lids, sitting up on a bench. Easy for my mom to get at, and no moisture problems so we can just dump the feed straight in and scoop easily.
We have had rodents chew into them before, but it takes time so you can see it starting. The tubs are cheap enough to just replace, and we changed the location slightly each time.
At our new place we haven't seen any damage

 

[rosemarythyme]

I agree with others on metal cans but probably good to leave feed in bag in metal can, not just dumping it in. Depending on your weather or where you store can, Metal sweats and can cause mold to grow from the dampness from sweating. I just line my cans with plastic bag and or leave feed in waterproof bag it comes in.

All this - really depends on your climate and storage conditions whether putting it straight into the can or leaving it in the original bag is best.

I have 3 metal cans for feed. The 2 inside the insulated garage stay bone dry so no issues there. The 1 outside is kept under a little roof cover and even with our rain we don't have issues with moisture intrusion or condensation so it works for us to store the feeder overnight in there, however in more hot and humid areas that would definitely be a mold factory in the making.

 

[The Moonshiner]

I collect non working chest freezers off of CL.

 

[BDutch]

I use old paint buckets. They were for free from a renovation job
They are mice proof and air tight.
I use different sizes.

 

[Huntmaster]

I collect non working chest freezers off of CL.

I could use about 4 of them here that is a very good idea. I go through anywhere from 2000-2500 lbs. a month.

 

[Huntmaster]

I use old paint buckets. They were for free from a renovation job
They are mice proof and air tight.
I use different sizes.

Free is always a good option.