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Hay Saver 4cm Tough Net
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PROUDLY MADE IN AUSTRALIA - Clearance Sale of Regular 36 ply Nets - $5 off listed price until sold out
These tough nets are made to last from durable, pre-stretched, UV stabilised, heavy duty 36 (regular) or 48 ply (tough) polyethylene netting with a sturdy drawstring.
The holes are just large enough for the horse to get the hay through without gorging (4cm/1.5" square) – making it last 2-3 times longer than when fed loose. The small holes also mean little ponies, foals and minis can't get a hoof through the netting. These nets are designed to be used at ground level. Hanging them will make them harder to empty - a good strategy for small greedy ponies!
- The Mini size fits 2-3 biscuits of hay and is ideal for the float/trailer or for goats and sheep. Being smaller, it needs to be hand filled.
- The Small size fits 4-5 biscuits or half a bale. Has a wide opening to enable easy loading by slipping over the end of an intact bale so you can then cut the bale strings (see photos above).
- The Large size fits a whole regular square bale of hay (measures 110cm/44"x38cm/15"x50cm/20"). It can be slipped over the intact bale - remember to remove the bale strings before feeding.
- The X-Large Square bale - fits big rectangular bales that measure 2m x 1m x 1m (approx.7' x 3' x 3').
- PLEASE NOTE: The round bale and XL square bale nets and the tough nets (all sizes) are now made with an even heavier 48 ply netting to minimise damage from horses that are hard on nets! They should last 2-3 years or longer.
- ALSO - all nets now have a much stronger join with a new technique used to ensure the side seams will not come apart if the joining twine is snagged or chewed through.
- For Round Bale Nets click here
Tips:
- If your horse is shod or has splits in their hooves, it's essential to tie the net inside a bin/box so it can't catch on a shoe/torn hoof if they paw at it.
- If the net tears (due to catching on something for instance) it can be temporarily mended with some baling twine, then email us for more netting twine (some provided with purchase).
- When tying the drawstring, ensure that it is tied tightly with no large loops that a hoof can get caught in. The photo shows the best way to tie and clip the net up for easy access. Tie your net away from sharp or protruding objects to reduce wear and tear. Tie the excess loose netting from a round bale net up tight so the hay remains easily accessed as the bale is eaten down.
- It's also easy to soak hay in the small nets - simply hang up to drain after soaking for a couple of hours (removes harmful sugars/dust). Soaked hay should be fed immediately in warm to hot climates so there isn't time for mold to develop - we recommend only soaking a small net of hay at a time for one horse/pony.
For more info on using Slow Feeder Haynets and feeding systems click here.
Top 7 Reasons to Use a Slowfeeder haynet
- Stops hay wastage from trampling in mud, manure, urine, being blown away etc.
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Slows down consumption so the hay last 2-3 times longer and replicates grazing.
- Small net holes means you can fasten the net low (provided your horse is barefoot or the net is inside a container) for a natural grazing position, and can reduce the incidence of choke.
- A full bale or round bale net gives your horse hay 24/7, saving you time on re-fills and keeps your horse calmer and happier.
- Hay in the gut 24/7 avoids gut ulcers and colic incidents.
- Older horses find it easier to chew small amounts of hay taken from the net.
- Avoid eye injuries from horses putting their heads inside a round bale, or from tossing loose hay about.
Go to the video tab above to see how the horses graze with the net.
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A great product that saves me time and money.
Posted by Unknown on 14th Jun 2013
I love my new hay saver nets. I have 9 horses and I like to use round bales to give them access to hay at lib but in the past there has been a lot of hay wasted. With horses gorging on more then they need, treading it into the mud, it blowing away and them urinating and pooing all over it I estimated that they waste nearly one third of each bale. With the nets on they have slowed down consummation and it stays contained. They are not treading all over it, spreading it or pooing or weeing on it any more and when the wind blows it stays put. They eat all of the hay until the net is completely empty and there is no more waste. Where in the past there would be a foot of ruined hay left on the ground, there is now hardly any trace of where it has been. I smile every time I walk past them happily munching from there hay nets.
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Performs better than expected
Posted by Steve on 2nd Jun 2013
The holes in the netting appear too small but they work a treat. It fits over the square bale really well and my goats can't scatter and squander the bale like they used to. A bales lasts my 3 goats a week.
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Slow Feed Haynets
Posted by Julia Leslie on 12th Apr 2013
These hay nets changed my horses. They would vacuum their food within minutes. Now they take their time and have hay all day, they are calmer and slimmer :)
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Slow Feed Haynet
Posted by Sam Naidu on 11th Apr 2013
Hi Cynthia, I now have my 2 5x4 round bale hay nets up and running and they are BRILLIANT! I can't recommend them highly enough. My hay lasts at least twice as long and every scrap of it gets eaten, rather than 25% of it ending up as rubbish. The horses took to it straight away. I haven't had to tie it up or anything either. They just eat it down till its all gone! Thank you so much. OH, also, they are very easy to put on. I wasn't sure if that would be the case. my 'hayman' has been recommending them to other clients, and I have been recommending them to friends. Thanks for a great product. :)
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Essential Tool For Recovery
Posted by Liz on 9th Apr 2013
My beautiful horse has had two bouts of laminitis in the last year and is an extremely sugar sensitive horse which has necessitated many changes in his environment and diet.
The slow feeder hay nets have been absolutely instrumental in his rehabilitation by providing a constant source of low sugar hay, thus stabilizing his blood sugar. I have found them extremely useful for soaking his hay and the tough nets have held up really well despite almost constant feeding.
I would highly recommend the tough nets, they have been absolutely fantastic! :)
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Slow Feeder Haynet - Just Fantastic!
Posted by Dori Jennings on 8th Apr 2013
These haynets are brilliant. Easy to use, fabulous for the horses and no gorging! Wastage is reduced to almost 0. Thank you for a great product!!
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Best way to slow down horses eating hay
Posted by Pam Collins on 18th Mar 2013
Top product, my horse would have finished his round roll in 2 weeks but it looks like He'll get 4 weeks out of it. Yay!! No fat pony and saving me $$$$.
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Very Happy.
Posted by Chris (VIC) on 27th Feb 2013
Love going to work in the morning knowing that my greedy horse isn't going to eat his breakfast in 30mins. I now give him breakfast and lunch at 7am. Such a good feeling knowing its more natural for him to be feeding slower. I would like the half bale one to be a bit wider as I have trouble getting it over my oaten hay bale.
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Great product
Posted by Susan on 16th Feb 2013
I love the round bale slow feed net.
I bought the large round bale with 4cm holes. This has reduced the amount that my mare will eat in a day and also saved me heaps from no hay being blown away.
A number of people have commented on what a good idea the bale net is, and have purchased their own nets.
Great idea.
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the best way to feed hay
Posted by Connie Bachor on 4th Feb 2013
I have been using the hay nets since they have come on the market - I have 10 nets overall. The first lot is still going strong, though I had to repair a few holes and they are not as easy to fill as they are smaller overall, I have to fill them biscuit by biscuit. My most recent purchase were 3 of the large nets and they cover a bale easily. My 3 horses have a net each but also love to share one net. Wastage is greatly reduced and only occurs with what they consider less desirable hay (such as wheaten). As I have to feed hay year-round, I can't recommend these nets highly enough.
Store comment: Thanks Connie - great to hear. The newer nets are larger and also stronger as we're improving them due to helpful feedback.
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Top hay net!
Posted by Jan Dodds on 1st Feb 2013
I have seven of these nets now for my three horses and pony and I fill them all when I have some time making them ready for use immediately, They are the best for keeping the horses occupied for a longer time, stops them wasting hay and gobbling hay.
On impulse I bought another brand and honestly, my horses all fight to get Cynthia s hay nets so they do not have to eat from this other one! so, often it is the pony, lowest in the hierarchy who draws the short straw.
I have recommended them to so many people who have since order them and found the same benefits as I have.
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Wastage problems gone!
Posted by MW on 28th Jan 2013
My horses only took two or three days to work out how to nibble at their hay - instead of gobbling it until they were no longer hungry, and then throwing the rest around. Sure, there were holes to mend, but that is so easy and pretty soon the horses stopped trying to bite the net and just nibbled the hay through it.
Also thrilled that the wind can't blow the hay away.
I am now getting at least two, and up to four, weeks out of a round bale (depending on how many in the paddock) instead of seeing it wasted in less than one week. These nets have paid for themselves already.
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Large slow feed net
Posted by Angela on 28th Jan 2013
Awesome! I love it and the horses love it.
great for winter and summer
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Great but could be tougher
Posted by Abby Parkes on 16th Jan 2013
I have had my round bale net for several months now. My horses surprised me by sharing the large bale happily, I think they love the communal eating. They are on a paddock paradise system about 22/7 so use the feeder for a great deal of time. And life is so much better now that I dont have to stuff small bags 3 times a day! But I do have to repair it almost daily as the horses are getting pretty good at chewing through it. WOuld love it to be made of stronger material but I think it's a great product and will definitely replace it when it's no longer repairable.
*Note from store owner: We now make them in 48 ply netting - sounds like you got one of the last 36 ply nets. Glad its still working ok for you.
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Love them!
Posted by Elk Island Appaloosas on 13th Jan 2013
Bought one large round bale net, and had to get another. No waste and the horses prefer to eat the hay with the net vs. on the ground.
No more fighting over food.
Love it, and the horses love it.
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