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barrel houses

Discussion in 'Dog Discussion' started by act284, Oct 11, 2010.

  1. act284

    act284 Big Dog

    does anyone have suggestions of where to find these barrels?

    i've only been able to locate ones that have stored unsafe material in it...
     
  2. mdp1985

    mdp1985 Big Dog

    Try the classified adds in the paper or the classified book if the have them in your area
     
  3. Buck E. Owens

    Buck E. Owens Banned

    bulk barn super store, car wash(windshield washer fluid barrels), if washed can be used, never had a problem, after you cut the doors pressure wash out at the car wash if you dont have one, once fully cleaned its safe i figure.

    some online classifieds, in Canada we have kijiji.ca, in the USA its ebay, but not sure if it would be on there at a god pricw, they go for about $12
     
  4. RedGoodbye

    RedGoodbye CH Dog

    Buck you use them barrols out in them cold Canadian winters? If so any modifications to em . The dogs stay warm?
     
  5. mindbender

    mindbender Big Dog

    You sometimes find them at your local feed store or if you have a food packing plant in your area. Hope this helps.
     
  6. cheese

    cheese Top Dog

    If you cant find them at above mentioned spots hit up your local hydroponic store.
     
  7. Naustroms

    Naustroms CH Dog

    craigslist. get them anywhere from free-$10 i love them. a cool winter mod you can try is to build a plywood box around the barrel. then you can just surround the barrel with scrap foam or straw and stuff the inside with straw.

    what is everyone using as a flap? i've been using junk mudflaps off trucks but they're still not as durable as i'd like them to be.
     
  8. littleblackdog

    littleblackdog Big Dog

    that is a good idea with the mud flaps, craigslist is the spot but if not there go to biggest resturant you can find, the casinos near us will give them away for free sometimes, usually chicken broth was in them, even the car wash is a good place but you are limited on the ones available because of prior chemicals but I wouldn't have a probably putting my dog in the general soap one.
     
  9. I get mine from the local carwash if you get one that had soap it takes 5 sec to wash
     
  10. Buck E. Owens

    Buck E. Owens Banned

    Use the same in th winter on my houses, bumptruck mudflaps get therm from work. slice them 1.5" strips, and cut the midfdle one out, i find cutting the one strip out keeps them (mine) from messing with the whole thing, they like the light in the house i figure anyway.
     
  11. Buck E. Owens

    Buck E. Owens Banned


    i use wooden houses, cause i find the barrels sweat a bit, good for summer housing tho, with shade added to the area too.

    theres no reason i dont think it would be fine for the winter if you made compete box around it packed in between the barrels and wood box, place box on a crate, and paint the box to make it last, and shed water, you could even tin the sides and roof if you wanted.
     
  12. Naustroms

    Naustroms CH Dog

    thanks. gonna give it a shot.
     
  13. GI Joe

    GI Joe Big Dog

    I make and sell them.The barrels have alot of uses I make rain barrels too.My dogs are far away from the house so i use one to store water in for the dogs in warmer months.
     
  14. Naustroms

    Naustroms CH Dog

    rain barrels, food storage, chop em down and make bowls. great to have on hand.
     
  15. GI Joe

    GI Joe Big Dog

    Naus I hope you are talking about chopping down 5 gallon buckets.A 30 or 50 gallon barrel bottom is to big for a feed or water dish.
     
  16. Naustroms

    Naustroms CH Dog

    i've used a 30gal cut down for water.
     
  17. pitbullkid86

    pitbullkid86 Big Dog

    Can you guys post some pics, i've seen a couple already
     
  18. Buck E. Owens

    Buck E. Owens Banned


    More durable than a kiddy pool in the summer months in hot areas tho,
     
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    Buck E. Owens Banned

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