Plastic Barrels for beds.

[richlee 71]

Gentleman, inclosed are some photos of my plastic barrel dog houses. The ones I choose to use are 15 gallon (About 55 liters) plastic barrels. The barrels are sloped approximately 2 inches from back to front, with holes drilled below the dog's opening for drainage. The pour spout was located on the back of the container towards the top. It can be screwed out in the summer time for good ventilation or screwed back in during the winter time to prevent any drafts from occuring. I find it very important in the Allegheny mountains of south-west Pennsylvania, to change the bedding at least every three weeks in the dead of winter. I took a one gallon paint lid to measure the hole the dogs can go in and out through. I have found on really cold nights two dogs sleeping together in one box. Never had any problem with condensation in the boxes in any type of weather.

 

I've found the problem of dogs chewing the boxes to come from boredom, if they are well exercised and hunt regularly then you shouldn't have any problems, at least in my experience. They are very easy to clean out, just grab a hose and clean it out with soap and water. Mine have been sturdy,

reliable and still going strong even after 3 years...................................................................................richlee

 

 

 

 

 

 

[lukey 1,620]

Never seen anyone use wood for kennel floor mate, hows that work for ya?

[3175darren 1,093]

That looks like a good little set up there mate,

[richlee 71]

darren , thanks !!!!!!! . lukey , i used 2 x 6 pressure treated lumber , with a sealer on it , kennels are cleaned ,scrubed daily with clorox , no signs of rot after 2 years , since i only have 5 terriers its no problem , i need to keep my dogs up -off of ground because of ticks........................................................richlee

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[lukey 1,620]

Spot on matey ATB!

[p3d 879]

seen these on google ,brilliant,

 

Brockdog,

The American kit looks like a good set-up.

If those can not be bought over here in Europe maybe we could make our own.

Add a couple of improvements and save some money as well.

Use the open top Drum with a quick connect tension band instead of the Tight head drum.

This allows easy access to a terrier inside and makes it simple to clean.

This is what it might look like!

 

 

it would be possible to insulate them so condensation would not be a problem.

IMO the insulation allows the dog to Thrive.

The uninsulated allow the dog to Survive.

Fit a 110litre drum inside a 210 litre drum and fill the space between with expanding foam insulation.

The type of expanding foam you get in a can.(Polycell do a version)

 

 

The timber guides keep the smaller drum central and allow brackets to be attached later.

Spray the foam at the back through a drilled hole.

Make sure the inside drum will be tight against the lid

 

 

The bolts in the support bracket allow you to level the drum on a sloped yard.

A metal door flap at the front will keep the inside draught free.

 

 

Finish with a bench on top for inspecting the dog after it returns from working.

It could not be too difficult to build something like this and it would last for years.

 

P3D

[chrisbullx 2,541]

Do they make them for lurchers or just for terriers?? They look good to me atb cbx

[p3d 879]

Do they make them for lurchers or just for terriers?? They look good to me atb cbx

 

CBX,

If you can find drums big enough they could be made for any dog.

 

The principle of insulating the inner drum would be the same.

P3D

[BlackBuck 655]

Excellent idea lads hav a couple terriers that destroy wood like nohing normal . Kno wat there going in now

[watto 0]

made a couple from pipes and just borded the one end up. thought about puttin some concrete some how on the bottom like a lobster pot so it cant be moved so easly. it would save putin a peg in for chain and the anoyance of a terrier chasing the hens round the yard with a pipe attached to it. lol

 

watto

[satan and todd 125]

seen these on google ,brilliant,

 

Brockdog,

Those look like a good set-up.

If the kits can not be bought over here in Europe maybe we could make our own.

Add a couple of improvements and save some money as well.

The open top Drum with a quick connect tension band.

This allows easy access to a terrier inside and makes it simple to clean inside.

this is what it might look like!

 

it would be possible to insulate them so condensation would not be a problem.

Fit a 110litre drum inside a 210 litre drum and fill the space between with expanding foam insulation.

The type of expanding foam you get in a can.(Polycell do a version)

 

 

Use the open lid type and they would be easy to clean.

The timber guides keep the smaller drum central and allow brackets to be attached later.

 

 

The bolts in the support bracket allow you to level the drum on a sloped yard.

A door flap at the front will keep the inside draught free.

 

 

Finish with a bench on top for inspecting the dog after it returns from working.

It could not be too difficult to build something like this and it would last for years.

 

P3D

there excellent them wouldnt mind a few a them for my dogs but look quite expensive so think i`l bodge a few up myself out of old barrels

[unlacedgecko 1,466]

P3D,

 

you are the man when it comes to computer generated plans. I still have your kennel plans saved in my favourites.

 

I have made up some barrel dog beds. i will take some phots and post them tomorrow...

 

Ug

[Wxm 1,638]

i seen a ibc used on another website for am bullys

[Britishbull24 131]

Iv done mine now. Barrel on its side with a hole in one end. Bolted a frame to one end to stop it rolling. Stuck an old duvet in and there are happy as Larry. Cheap and affective.

[bullrussellmoocher 9]

The problem with plastic barrels is they retain a lot of moisture in them I,d say. Best to drill some drain holes in the side on the floor. Hope this helps cheers mate