Bushriver Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 What does everyone use for storing large amounts of kibble? I have one dog who is very good at knocking over containers and getting the lids off. Needs to be weather proof, sturdy and big enough for a couple of 20kg bags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Big plastic storage drum that you can get from the produce stores... used for storing feed for livestock? T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 A large rubbish bin like container with a locking lid. Very heavy rubber/plastic type material. Holds well over 20 kilo's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuralPug Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 I only feed kibble once or twice a week, except for fosters. I have a 15kg plastic drum with a lid, plus a 20 kg tin with a lid. The tin came from a pet food manufacturer about 20 years ago and has been great. I don't care that it advertises a brand I no longer use! The plastic drum came from a department store about 15 years ago. I have also a heavy plastic 20 kg drum with a lid that came as a bonus when you bought two 20kg bags of food - unfortunately the lid of that one is not as heavy and field rats nibbled right through it so it currently is serving as a temporary poop holder instead! Tin garbage cans (about 50lt) are terrific for large kibble storage if you don't have dogs that can knock off the lid and help themselves, or can put them where the dogs can't access them. Check out homeware and hardware stores for these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*kirty* Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 If you want something long lasting and heavy duty, look at horse feed bins. They cost a few hundred dollars but have dividers and lids so you can store different feeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*kirty* Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 https://www.google.com.au/search?q=horse+feed+bins&client=ms-android-hms-vf-au&source=univ&prmd=simvn&tbm=isch&tbo=u&fir=8pbN7OW207AIfM%253A%252CYvoR5eA2JAK2KM%252C_%253Bm4xJWESUIr-1_M%253A%252CFvbphNm7s5eUXM%252C_%253BB_RxraNjFh_CJM%253A%252CAHbDrhQWflmolM%252C_%253BoWvleBIBfSYqNM%253A%252C5-cpDBamNdbsmM%252C_%253BHelIAOek0-lgpM%253A%252CBlFDNtdFkkQBZM%252C_%253B69oLzH-XzDBSsM%253A%252CaCslI11ubbN81M%252C_%253BiiT8LtOquE8c7M%253A%252Cx01c5QOPa23ySM%252C_%253BhIROaYCGAbFK2M%253A%252Cx01c5QOPa23ySM%252C_%253BP4Y5l7Cw_ZZKNM%253A%252CICtxStdajm0JVM%252C_%253BF_b6W_j5qzu_bM%253A%252CAHbDrhQWflmolM%252C_&usg=__KKjra4NCYMwRutevVgMmYidXPIU%3D&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwilq6Cvm_PPAhUD7hoKHfsvBy0QsAQIKA&biw=360&bih=640 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 I have several of the ProPlan large tins that hold a large bag. Not even the cat can get the lid off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danois Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Pro Plan tin too. No longer feed dry but it doubles as a feeding stand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roova Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 I don't use much kibble so break the bag in to four lidded containers and these all sit inside a larger tub. Each container isn't exposed to air until Im ready to use it so I just hope the kibble is still freshish by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boronia Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 maybe buy a second-hand chest freezer,...one of those smaller ones. You can pick them up on Scumtree cheaply (or at the re-cycle dump-shop) They are ideal to store the bags of dog food and the cold will also kill any weevil eggs that happen to be lurking in the kibble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kajirin Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 I use 2 plastic screw lid drums for 20kg horse/goat feed. No problems with rodents and the food stays fresh. Pic is similar to the ones I have, but mine are black in colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuralPug Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 I have several of the ProPlan large tins that hold a large bag. Not even the cat can get the lid off. Sometimes even I struggle to get the lid off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushriver Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 Thanks everyone. Have some good ideas now just need to search for them. Looking forward to the challenge of keeping her out of the dog food and dying to see the look on her face if I succeed ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRG Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 metal 44 gallon drum. Have had mine for years. I got ones that had had olives in, but I suspect they are imported in plastic now. Unlike the plastic ones, they are mouse, rat and inquisitive dog proof! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 We have an XL sized Dingo Food Storage Bin. Had it for a few years now. It keeps the food fresh, never had any mice or cockroaches get in and certainly no dog break ins either. Also really easy to wipe out. Stores a 20kg bag of kibble with space on top for measuring cups and any open bags of dog treats. Because of the shape it takes up less room in our laundry than a round container. http://www.petshopdirect.com.au/shop/item/dingo-food-storage-bin-large Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 We have an XL sized Dingo Food Storage Bin. Had it for a few years now. It keeps the food fresh, never had any mice or cockroaches get in and certainly no dog break ins either. Also really easy to wipe out. Stores a 20kg bag of kibble with space on top for measuring cups and any open bags of dog treats. Because of the shape it takes up less room in our laundry than a round container. http://www.petshopdirect.com.au/shop/item/dingo-food-storage-bin-large A persistent dog can get the lid off and/or knock the Dingo bin over... I had a foster puppy do it to mine just the other week... granted, the bin was only about 1/3 full at the time... *grin* T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaCC Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 I have several of the ProPlan large tins that hold a large bag. Not even the cat can get the lid off. Same. Although I noticed at a local store stocking the new proplan bags they had new promotional tins that only fitted tiny 2kg bags! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundyburger Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 I have several of the ProPlan large tins that hold a large bag. Not even the cat can get the lid off. Same. Although I noticed at a local store stocking the new proplan bags they had new promotional tins that only fitted tiny 2kg bags! Nooo. I love the tins I use one for a bin lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlaznHotAussies Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 I use a plastic Olive drum for my chook food. The only time it falls over is when the damn horse kicked it over and it was nearly empty. But the lid doesn't come off. And water doesn't get into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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