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1. Mr Latimer

   Perhaps you or some of the readers can provide input on working buckets? I have searched the archives and found nothing although there are plenty of posts on food storage buckets. Over the years I have gone through plenty of plastic pails. The galvanised pails rust out quicker than I would like. What I would like is pails that are tough and uv resistant. They should stand up to the abuse of homestead work, resist freezing and corrosion.

   Thanks

   1. For a working bucket, it would be hard to beat a Miller rubber bucket. Those who have horses will be familiar with them. As far as a horse is concerned, if it isn’t made out of steel or concrete, they can probably destroy it. These are the buckets that you can leave in a horse stall and the horse won’t kill it. They can really take the abuse. They are expensive though. Check with your local feed store.

      1. Lone star & HJL :
         Invest in the Miller rubber bucket. I personally have worked on a horse ranch/dude ranch in Westcliff, Co. and can tell you from personal experience that the Miller buckets are dam near indestructible. Great stuff!

2. Check with a dairy, I believe they use stainless steel buckets, much easier to clean than the rubber ones.

   1. Easier to clean, but not even close to being indestructible. It’s a trade off.

3. From personal experience it is not that much of a trade off. Pounding out and/or trying to remake a bucket out of a squashed bucket because your prized Herferd or Belgium got a burr under it’s saddle is no where near fun. I highly recommend the Miller rubber bucket and a very good wash brush. Good luck and God Bless.

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