Dry Food Storage?

[Oscar (AmBull)]

I just purchased my first 15kg bag of Royal Canin and realised it doesn't have the air tight seal that the smaller bags do. So wondering how people store large quantities of dry food? Any ideas are greatly appreciated.

[Purpley]

I just get storage tubs from the cheapy shop. Put them up high or in a cupboard if your dog is one that would get into it though.

[macka]

I went to Kmart and bought a few very large plastic containers.

[Guest *Pixie*]

Galvanised rubbish bins

[~*Shell*~]

Large plastic container from the junk shop, then I transfer it into separate containers for easy pouring when I give Zero his dinner.

[Gspsplease]

I bought a heavy weight plastic storage container at Bunnings that holds the largest size dry dog food (not sure what this is 18kilos??) It is quite narrow with a sloping front and fitted lid that is hinged-- hard to describe but works very well for me. The sloping front makes it easy to reach into and measure out kibble, by just opening the front half of the hinged lid, so you can store other things on top without needing to lift off the lid for access. Much more sturdy than the plastic storage from K mart etc. Cost about $25.

[Sandra777]

Plastic rubbish bin from Bunnings - about $12 and holds a 20kg sack with space over. Don't use a lot of dry food anymore (thank you freezer god )

[D & D]

Plastic storage containers from Bunnings . Gotta be my second-favourite shop, first is Pet Barn

[pipsqueak]

I must be ultra lazy - I just fold down the top and secure with pegs

[Misha]

I use scoop n store container. i think they cost 32 for 15kg.

http://reviews.petco.com/3554/12461/reviews.htm

[Guest belgian.blue]

an awesome tin I got free with my last large bag of dog food

fits 17kg

thanks Proplan!

[Pointees]

Plastic rubbish bin from Bunnings - about $12 and holds a 20kg sack with space over. Don't use a lot of dry food anymore (thank you freezer god )

One plastic rubbiish bin holds almost 40kg of Advance dog food for me.

[all that glitters]

I must be ultra lazy - I just fold down the top and secure with pegs

So do I with my big RCanin Bags Is it bad not to seal it?

[Fanuilos]

We have 3 large Royal Canin barrels we got for free with the food. Maybe ask your pet store about them next time you buy a bag.

[TYLER23]

I use scoop n store container. i think they cost 32 for 15kg.

http://reviews.petco.com/3554/12461/reviews.htm

+1, pretty sure i paid $25 for the 15kg bin. Air tight and a handy scoop under the lid.

[GeckoTree]

I must be ultra lazy - I just fold down the top and secure with pegs

So do I with my big RCanin Bags :D Is it bad not to seal it?

Its not bad, but its easier for vermin to get into it. depending on what location you store it.

I used to do that too but now it goes into a mollassas bucket with lid.

Edited January 8, 2010 by GeckoTree

[Greytmate]

We use big drums with screw top lids that we got from the produce store.

[Cuchulain]

I have a Royal Canin bucket supplied by the rep. which just nicely holds a 15kg bag of Eukanuba :D :laugh: It has a lovely hinged lid which keeps Max out and I think when he's fully grown it will be the right height to double as a stand for his dish

[laneka]

I too use galv rubbish bins with lock down lids. Got them from Bunnings. I store all my dog food out in a stable (no horses only dogs) so I needed something that would keep the occasional vermin out. Mice chewed through the plastic one I had.

[wuffles]

I have a Royal Canin bucket supplied by the rep. which just nicely holds a 15kg bag of Eukanuba :D :laugh: It has a lovely hinged lid which keeps Max out and I think when he's fully grown it will be the right height to double as a stand for his dish

Me too, we have two Royal Canin buckets that came free with the 15kg bag at one time or another. Keep an eye out where you buy your food, this was at Petbarn.