The pail is heavy gauge white plastic and has a strong well-attached bail with a handgrip. Comes complete with a tight sealing lid.

the pail is heavy gauge white plastic and has a strong well-attached bail with a handgrip. Comes complete with a tight sealing lid.  If used as a feeder, put 6-7 pin prick size holes in the center of the lid.  Invert over the hole in the inner cover.  Use an empty brood box as a shell to protect the hive from the elements.  The lid comes unpunched.  2 Gallon or 24 lb pail.