A PM Homestead pick:  Fortiflex Bucket

We use these buckets for water for our goats and other animals at the homestead. They are a rugged bucket, BPA free, and made in USA, The Fortiflex buckets are very durable and built to last. We have many that are a least a decade old and are still in use. They do not crack if frozen. The best part is the handle which is a thick metal that is affixed with metal to the bucket rim. I have never had a handle break on me while using these buckets.

We regularly wash the buckets with a dish soap and nylon brush to keep them clean. Over time you will see minor scratches, but it does not affect the functionality. The only time we take them out of circulation is if the handle becomes so bent that it no longer will lie flat. This problem is normally caused by an unruly goat.

When we do remove a bucket from animal use, we remove the handle and use it for storing items like fence staples, insulators, or other items we need to keep organized at the homestead barn.

Here’s the thing. Caring for your livestock is a daily commitment. You don’t want to be replacing items that you need daily. Fortiflex buckets are extremely rugged and have lasted many, many years for us. – Bren