Kitty Litter Containers

[pinkfox]

im planning on using at least one to store home made laundry soap

 

[Oberhaslikid]

I have to carry water to my animals in the cold season. I use my litter jugs to store water in at the barn and coop.
I fill with hot water carry to barn and store in coolers overnight. Then I have water for the next feeding.The coolers help keep it from freezing till use.
I also use the to store wheat in that I buy to sprout for the chickens over winter.4 jugs will hold 50# of wheat.
I use them in the house to hold water for outages or water leaks.
I use them for feed pans for sick animals by cutting off the bottoms.waterers by cutting a hole in the top the chickens can stick their heads in.
You want to share plants use them as pots no need to return.

 

[Marianne]

I have to carry water to my animals in the cold season. I use my litter jugs to store water in at the barn and coop.
I fill with hot water carry to barn and store in coolers overnight. Then I have water for the next feeding.The coolers help keep it from freezing till use.
I also use the to store wheat in that I buy to sprout for the chickens over winter.4 jugs will hold 50# of wheat.
I use them in the house to hold water for outages or water leaks.
I use them for feed pans for sick animals by cutting off the bottoms.waterers by cutting a hole in the top the chickens can stick their heads in.
You want to share plants use them as pots no need to return.

Those are some pretty slick ideas, too.

 

[nmred]

I have one for the buckets that I bet most of you never thought of When our children were small we used a bucket with a couple of inches of litter in the bottom for a potty chair for our van! Our little toilet potty seat fit perfectly on top. The parent/older child who was in the back with the toddler would take the lid off the bucket, put the seat on top, help the baby do his or her "job," then put the lid back on. The litter in the bottom works just as well for human pee as it does cat pee. It worked great and no need to stop when the little one yelled "I have to go potty!" You know that when they say that you have about 30 seconds before an "accident" happens. BTW we live about 25 minutes from town, and could never seem to get all the way in without one of them having to GO!

 

[Britesea]

I wouldn't want to risk the endocrine disruptor by using this long term, but for emergency use- absolutely. Even if there was some leaching, I think it would be small potatoes compared to the dangers of contaminated or NO water.
You could also hedge your bets on this by periodically emptying and refilling the containers. Also, it would be a good idea to used a bit of bleach in the water to keep it safe in storage from any possible contamination. I believe the numbers are "21 for safety".... 2 drops of unscented household bleach per 1 liter of water.

 

[Calista]

I wouldn't want to risk the endocrine disruptor by using this long term, but for emergency use- absolutely. Even if there was some leaching, I think it would be small potatoes compared to the dangers of contaminated or NO water.
You could also hedge your bets on this by periodically emptying and refilling the containers. Also, it would be a good idea to used a bit of bleach in the water to keep it safe in storage from any possible contamination. I believe the numbers are "21 for safety".... 2 drops of unscented household bleach per 1 liter of water.

Yes, I'm already thinking like you do in changing out the water each gardening season, using it on plants and trees. Some extra peace of mind.

 

[sumi]

They are very useful! I like ice cream tubs for the same reason. There is so much you can do with them afterwards.

Talking of which, our local Chinese take-out sends most of their meals in lunchbox size plastic tubs with lids. I kept all the ones I go so far and reuse them to freeze fruit in for smoothies and general use around the kitchen. They are so handy! I can't believe how many I see tossed in the trash in the street bins (no, I haven't rescued any yet!)

 

[the funny farm6]

I have lots of the square yellow tidy cat containers with the red lids. Have used them for lots of things. I store rabbit, chicken, and dog/ cat food in them. If the lid breaks where the bend is in the lid, I leave the rest of the lid on and turn it on its side so the rest of the lid provides a lip. Then I use those for rabbit or chicken nest boxes. I have a couple in the house that I store fabric and yarn in. One I keep extra medical supply's in. One in the barn with medical stuff for the animals.

 

[YourRabbitGirl]

I was wondering if anybody here had a great idea on what to do with empty kitty litter containers. I mean the ones that have lids on them and the whole bit. Seems like such a waste to throw them away but I can't think of a good way to use them. Anybody here have an idea?

Thank you!

As a container. that seems to be great. just remove the lid and its great for plants. good luck.. it such a waste if you throw them away.

 

[YourRabbitGirl]

As long as it was unscented litter, Store food in them. Artificial scents will make the food taste nasty. You could store beans, grains, petfood, whatever.

Unscented litter? Those are cat litter were talking about right? I don't know if the brand matter. But it doesn't smell good for me. but we can always do some good cleaning to it, so I guess its just fine.