Small Feed Bins for Hobby Farms and Bucket Feeding
Not everyone needs a high-capacity grain bin. A lot of people have small amounts of feed they need to store, dispense, and manage, and don't need a giant bin hulking on their property. They just want something they can use to feed with buckets and not motorized augers.
For this purpose, Small Feed Bins are desired and Barn World has two sizes to choose from:
40 bushel - 2,240 pound capacity
65 bushel - 3,640 pound capacity
Small Feed Bins
These great little bins will dispense almost any loose material. They are popular for storing heating pellets, bulk seed, corn, and, yes of course, grain.
Construction
These bands are sealed tight to keep out bugs and moisture. The poly material contains a UV inhibitor, and it's designed to be used outdoors year-round. The large slide valve is big enough for range cubes and enlarger granules. Simply pull the steel handle, and the plate slides open and allows you to control the flow of grain into a bucket. Please note that an auger is not available with these bins, as the leg braces are directly in the path of where an auger would need to discharge. The roof and lid are both made of polyethylene, and the walls are made from galvanized steel. The large lid locks down so it won't blow up and prevents any rain or moisture from entering the bin.
Assembly Manuals
These bins are very easy to assemble and install. To keep shipping costs low, they ship unassembled and only require minimal skills to put together. Here is a diagram of the larger 65-bushel bin fully assembled.
To get a sense of how it's done, click on one of the assembly manuals below:
Grain Bin Assembly Instructions
Small Feed Bin Uses
The bins allow large-sized materials to pass through the manual slide valve at the bottom. This works great for managing all types of materials, not just animal feed.
Heating Pellets
A lot of homes burn pellets for heat. This includes corn and pellets designed specifically for burning in a stove. When using this system, a method of storing and dispensing is made easy with the small feed bin.
It keeps the pellets or corn dry and protected from moisture and allows for manual dispensing to a bucket set under the bin.
Feeding Animals
The mini-feed bin is great for filling buckets and feeding animals by hand. It'll also dispense range cubes as large as 3/4" round by 2" long. The large locking lid opens very wide for easy filling, and its smaller size makes it very manageable.
Sizes
There are two different available sizes. Each bin is 5' in diameter, and the extra capacity is created by adding a second steel ring wall section. The diameter remains the same, but it adds 2' to the overall height
Dimensions and Capacities
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- 40 bushel / 2,240-pound capacity (corn) - 5' diameter and 8' tall
- 65 bushel / 3,640-pound capacity (corn) - 5' diameter and 10' tall
Shipping
As mentioned above, the bins ship unassembled on a pallet to keep shipping costs low. We can ship them around the country, and if you'd like a quote with delivery right to your door, just let us know, and we'll forward one for your review.
Contact us anytime and we'll be happy to forward a quote with delivery or help you pick out your next bin!