Ergonomic, elevated, and easy to use
Convert drums into practical mini silos
Attach our base kit to any 44-gallon drum to reduce back strain + keep your animal feed fresh and free from vermin and moisture!
Introducing our Mini Silo DIY Drum Conversion Kit
Sick of bending, back strain, and wasted feed?
Wishing there was a better way to store and scoop animal feed than always wrestling with – then discarding – awkward feed drums?
Us too. So we came up with a solution.
Simple, Smart Design
Designed and made in Moriac, Victoria, this simple but clever system works with any 44-gallon (220L) drum, converting it into a mini silo that lets feed flow from the bottom – keeping it fresh, dry, and constantly turning over.
No Waste. No Strain.
No more old feed stuck at the bottom. No more back strain. No more waste.
Built to Last
Made from galvanised steel, it’s tough, lightweight, and built to last. All you need is your drum and a few basic tools – no welding, no special gear. (Take a look at the assembly instructions to see exactly what you need and just how simple it is to set up.)
Sealed & Practical
The snug fit seals the edges to keep out rodents and moisture, and the height is ideal for dispensing into standard feed pails – which means no more straining your back to reach the last bits.
Versatile Feeding Solution
Perfect for chooks, calves, horses, pigs, goats, dogs and more, it’s a practical, Aussie-made solution to make feeding easier.
Mini Silo Benefits
Keeps rodents & water out
Optimised for feed turnover
Reduces back strain
Simple to set up and use
"Easy to set up and works exactly as promised"
Took me less than an hour to set up with basic tools. It’s sturdy, well-designed and has already saved us time every morning. Worth every cent.
"No more rats!"
We had a huge rodent issue with our old feed drums. Since switching to the mini silo kit, we haven’t had a single problem. The seal is spot on and it keeps everything dry too.
"Back saver!"
As someone with a dodgy lower back, this thing has been a real back saver. It’s the perfect height for filling a bucket and I love that I can top it up without worrying about old feed going stale.
"Great quality and smart design"
We’ve got two of these set up for our horses and they’ve made feeding so much easier. They’re great quality and a smart design – super easy to put together. Highly recommend for anyone with animals to feed.
"Simple, clever, and it works"
We’ve been using ours for a few weeks now and I honestly wish we’d found it sooner. No more scooping feed from the bottom of a barrel. It’s easier, cleaner, and the chooks are happy to get their food quicker! Peter and Rosemary were also just really lovely to deal with. Highly recommend!
Our Story
One Small Problem, One Smart Solution
Peter came up with the idea for Mini Silos Australia while staring at a few old drums and thinking “There’s got to be a better way to feed animals without all the bending and scooping, and wasted drums.”
So, with the help of friend Neil “Thumper” Cameron, that spark turned into months of sketches, trial runs, and hands-on testing. After many redesigns to get the angles, height and seal just right, we finally nailed a solution that works.
Every part – from the laser-cut steel to the no-fuss setup – has been made with real-life use in mind. It’s a product born on the land, made for people who live and work on it.
Now, it’s helping farmers and backyard feeders across Australia keep their feed fresh, off the ground and easy to reach – no more back pain, no more wasted feed.
