I'm so sorry I didn't reply sooner. No, I don't think they would work on metal. The notches on the feeder ports bend the plastic a bit, then pop into place. Metal would probably be too stiff.
No. Just like my other feeder, these are mouse-proof. That said, to be completely honest, out of the hundreds of blue barrel feeders that I've sold, I've had two people tell me that mice got in theirs. So I'd say 99% will not have an issue with mice. For the 1% that do, I have created feeder port covers, so you can cover them at night if you want to.
I didn't know the answer, so I googled it. This is what I found: "But how could we throw such high-quality, durable, food grade, BPA-free, HDPE plastic containers away? Luckily there are many creative re-uses for the blue poly drums. BlueBarrel was founded on the principle of keeping as many of these out of the landfill as possible. Their thick, durable side-walls, food-safe plastic, leak-proof and UV resistant qualities make them perfect for harvesting rainwater. Of course there are many other uses for them as well." Unfortunately, these are not available in Australia. I've had a few people request that I ship feeder ports there. I'll be looking into selling the ports on Amazon in Australia.
Way to expensive for the blue chicken feeder. Just saying. And couldn't you make a feeder out of a water cooler?? It looks like the same type of container. Anyways, I have no idea how I ended up on this channel but I subscribed cause I do have 2 flocks, about 35 chickens, or so.
Hey Michigan Girl! I'm from Michigan myself! I appreciate your feedback. If you comparison shop for large no waste feeders (mine holds 90 lbs), I think you'll find that Revolutionary Chicken's blue barrel feeder is actually a very good deal. The shipping is free for the customer, although it costs me quite bit to ship the 24"x16"x16" box. But I hear you. I'm always looking for the best deal myself. If you don't mind drilling a hole, you can put the feeder ports in any plastic container. (I sell the ports individually as well as the hole saw bit.)
You actually can't make a feeder out of a water cooler using my ports. They are designed to lock against the wall of a container, and the wall of a cooler is really wide because of their insulated walls.
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Will these ports work with a metal garbage can? Great idea!
I'm so sorry I didn't reply sooner. No, I don't think they would work on metal. The notches on the feeder ports bend the plastic a bit, then pop into place. Metal would probably be too stiff.
Do you have any problems with mice getting into the feeder?
No. Just like my other feeder, these are mouse-proof. That said, to be completely honest, out of the hundreds of blue barrel feeders that I've sold, I've had two people tell me that mice got in theirs. So I'd say 99% will not have an issue with mice. For the 1% that do, I have created feeder port covers, so you can cover them at night if you want to.
Are these UV resistant and can you get them in Australia?
I didn't know the answer, so I googled it. This is what I found:
"But how could we throw such high-quality, durable, food grade, BPA-free, HDPE plastic containers away? Luckily there are many creative re-uses for the blue poly drums.
BlueBarrel was founded on the principle of keeping as many of these out of the landfill as possible. Their thick, durable side-walls, food-safe plastic, leak-proof and UV resistant qualities make them perfect for harvesting rainwater. Of course there are many other uses for them as well."
Unfortunately, these are not available in Australia. I've had a few people request that I ship feeder ports there. I'll be looking into selling the ports on Amazon in Australia.
Can ducks eat out of these?
YES!
Way to expensive for the blue chicken feeder. Just saying.
And couldn't you make a feeder out of a water cooler?? It looks like the same type of container.
Anyways, I have no idea how I ended up on this channel but I subscribed cause I do have 2 flocks, about 35 chickens, or so.
Hey Michigan Girl! I'm from Michigan myself! I appreciate your feedback. If you comparison shop for large no waste feeders (mine holds 90 lbs), I think you'll find that Revolutionary Chicken's blue barrel feeder is actually a very good deal. The shipping is free for the customer, although it costs me quite bit to ship the 24"x16"x16" box. But I hear you. I'm always looking for the best deal myself. If you don't mind drilling a hole, you can put the feeder ports in any plastic container. (I sell the ports individually as well as the hole saw bit.)
You actually can't make a feeder out of a water cooler using my ports. They are designed to lock against the wall of a container, and the wall of a cooler is really wide because of their insulated walls.