Ways to Store Your Organic Feed
Organic feed is 100% natural. 
That means it does not contain any preservatives that often help extend storage life. Typical degradation problems are bugs that turn the feed into dust, and rodents that gnaw through containers to eat it. Feed is just like regular food, when left exposed to the elements it slowly degrades. This reduces the nutrition of the feed, making it less helpful for the chickens and more expensive for you. A few simple storage strategies can help you save money and time.
Feed stores best in colder climates. 30 days is the average shelf life, but this can be extended to two months in cooler, northern climates during the winter. Try not to purchase more feed than you need during this period If your feed is shipped, estimate when you have to place the order so you don’t run out. Make sure you have a few days as a cushion in case there are delays.
The location of feed storage is critical for managing infestations. Ideally you want feed to breathe (completely airtight can lead to mold) but not allow for intruders. If the location is a sealed and pest free unit, you’ve won half the battle. Heavily vested owners might build a feed bin. Some people have gone as far a using old refrigerators (just to give you an idea). Choose a location that is clean, accessible, and not exposed to the elements.
Feed should not be kept in the original bags used to transport it. Select a container with an easy to remove lid. Two popular choices at your local hardware store are metal or heavy duty plastic garbage cans. If you have ferocious mice that can chew through anything, get a cat or use the metal can. Some owners like to stage a secondary storage location near the coop that holds a few days worth of feed. This saves them from regularly transporting from long-term storage.
How to best store and access feed is unique to each poultry owner. Circumstances depend on climate, available facilities, number of chickens, and what is most convenient. Just remember feed is food, and it will go bad if not stored properly. Keep tweaking what you do and soon you’ll have the perfect system.
Take a look at this blog post for additional information on storage.
These galvanized cans from Witt are often the best option.
It's best for your feed container to have some protection from raccoons.
These Rubbermaid Brute cans are very useful too.
