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Slow Feed Hay Net Save money and time! With small two-inch mesh holes, slow feed netting prevents waste and encourages feeding at a slower pace.
Features:
Small 2" mesh holes
Prevents waste
Slows feeding
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Baby Blue
E006600 BBL
1024 BBYBLUE 40
5038083553453
Black
E006600 BLK
1024 BLK 40
5038083048317
Blue
E006600 BLU
1024 BLUE 40
5038083048294
Green
E006600 GRN
1024 GREEN 40
5038083048324
Pink
E006600 PNK
1024 PINK 40
5038083616103
Red
E006600 RED
1024 RED 40
5038083048300
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Good Net
Have been using this hay net for about a month and it is working out well. Material is sturdy and holes are a decent size. Will fit about half a small square bale of hay (4-6 flakes) easily.
January 12, 2019
Purchased
Loved it. Just what I was looking for a very durable.
January 2, 2019
Purchased
Great product
I have tried several hay nets and this is the only one that has lasted for my Warmblood hungry horse!
December 26, 2018
Purchased
December 19, 2018
Purchased
Love these hay bags they hold up well
December 3, 2018
Purchased
Love it! A little hard to fill, but once you figure that out it's great. The main tie rope could be a little sturdier, but I still like these. I have five of them!!!
November 7, 2018
Purchased
Great bags ,strong ties, easier to fill than others. Love them. N.F.
October 21, 2018
Purchased
Slow feed nets are great
We now feed all year around with nets. They are especially good for winter since it stretches the hay out over a longer part of the day.
September 6, 2018
Purchased
Shires Hay Net, good quality
Strong drawstring, strong mesh, easy to load, durable.
August 17, 2018
Purchased
Hay nets
I use these daily (for three years now) to feed hay in the stalls and also use them on camping trips. The two inch openings don't drop as much hay on the ground and therefore much less waste. Horses will eventually eat through the material and open a larger hole, but for the most part these bags are very durable.
August 15, 2018
Purchased
Good one...
I like this bag.. nylon net is durable and stays open when loading.. I recommend this hay bag.
June 24, 2018
Purchased
Love these Hay Nets
They fit in the Hay Hoops perfect. First we tried the Tough 1 Hay Nets - we were not impressed. These hay nets are much sturdier and hold up to the horse's munching much better!
June 12, 2018
Purchased
I tried the cheap ones and they had thin rope at top. This is better quality.
Good quality
June 4, 2018
Purchased
working out just fine
They are working out just fine, seem to hold quite a bit of hay, have not had them long enough to rate durability.
June 4, 2018
Purchased
April 24, 2018
Purchased
There is a lot less waste and it keeps them busy for a longer time.
I like this slow feed hay net very much, my horses grab the bottom and shake the heck out of it. The hay falls on the mats and not a bit of hay is wasted.
April 18, 2018
Purchased
Long-lasting nets!
I purchased two of these nets around five years ago - they have held up to constant use and abuse by my hackney gelding. Completely worth it at the price point, withstood NY winters outdoors, have not ripped/split at all. They hold up to the test of time and the test of a pony!
March 18, 2018
Purchased
Great for traveling or when neighbor feeds for me. Also guarantees consistent amount of hay fed and minimal waste. Sturdy for daily use.
Holds 12-15 lbs. grass hay. Sturdy net for daily use. Easy to clean.
March 13, 2018
Purchased
Beautiful, bright colors
Strong and easily holds 12-13 pounds of hay for my big boys.
February 11, 2018
Purchased
Would buy again
Love this hay net. Both my horse and donkey can be rough on it and so far it has really stood up to their abuse! I've had it for about 2 weeks now and no issues so far...
November 21, 2017
Purchased
We are very pleased with these.
These bags have held up really well considering our horses are always moving them around. This is our second order of them. The first ones are still in use, we purchased more to rotate them to wet down our hay. Our horses tend to be sensitive to hay dust.
November 12, 2017
Purchased
Love these!
Excellent product! The holes are just the right size to keep my horses busy and eating more slowly when they have to be in but not frustrated, stalls stay clean, less waste, good price. Love them!
October 9, 2017
Purchased
Slow feed hay bags
I use these hay bags but I use two bags at a time. It slows down the consumption of hay for my insulin resistant horse.
September 21, 2017
Purchased
Decent quality for the price wish the top had rings or was easier to
September 21, 2017
Purchased
These hay nets only hold 2 flakes but hold up really well, even with rambunctious horses.
August 1, 2017
Purchased
Great!
Love the durability of the net and it has helped my one mare who tends to eat too fast. She was irritated at first for not being able to get her nose in the holes to grab a mouthful of hay. I like the idea of 'grazing with the net' to keep them eating longer since I have no pasture and they are fed morning and night. Price is not an issue when I want to avoid colic
OK
It does what its supposed to do. Will see how long it last?
Great hay net
Great product. Holds lots of hay and is a great way to make sure your horse doesn't eat it all at once. My TB is pretty hard on hay nets but this one has lasted.
This product is durable
This is the second one I've owned and they both are holding up great!! A good size and holds more than a flake.
Happy with the slow feed hay net
Having purchased this hay net before, I really like them for the price you pay. Our hay nets last about a year to two years, and we use them every day. Two of our horses are rough on them, which is the reason some only last a year. I'd say they are good quality, though I've found some of the tie strings are shorter than others. Overall, very happy with this slow feeder hay net.
Large hay net
Great product I've been using these nets for years. They hold up well and are large enough to take 3 to 4 flakes of hay.
Great quality
Heavy cord, small openings, help your hay to last!!
Shires Slow Feed Hay Net
Extra large capacity hay nets and they appear to be well made. We just started using them on 3/11 so we can't speak to the durability.
Keeps pony busy
I got this for a pony whose sole love in life is eating. Without this she would wolf down her hay, really more or less inhaled it, she ate that fast. Her first day with this she was frustrated. Second day she knew how to eat with the hay bag. I think she is happier. She gets to eat for a much longer time and as long as those jaws are munching something her world is perfect.
Sturdy net, great price.
I've purchased these nets to use by either hanging by an eye hook in the stall or replacing the one that came with the wall mounted slow feeder. In both cases they have done a great job. They hold two to three flakes of hay which works well for our OTTT who has to have food in front of him at all times due to ulcer issues.
These haynets are amazing!
They are sturdy, and hold up well to the pulling and stomping of our horses. The nets hold about 5 flakes of hay, and the top tie rope is plenty long to tie around a post or feeder. Ours are outside in the elements 24/7, and over time they start to shrink a little, but they never lose their strength. We will continue to order them in the future!
Great product for extending grazing time.
The hay nets are great in extending the grazing time for my halflinger that is IR. I tie up on the fence with a feed bin under the hay net. I used for 6 months with no issues. Wished that I had purchased these years ago.
Slow feed hay net really works
I have a horse that eats fast and I have been wanting to get one of these hay bags for some time now, I am so glad that I did get one, what used to take an hour for my horse to eat has now stretched into three hours. Now he doesn't have so much time to get bored and chew on wood and get into mischief and we are both much happier.
Good Hay Bag
I love these bags, made well, very durable, easy to fix , if the horse rips it. Holds a lot..Am going to get more tjust to let them nibble, and move around more
Excellent Product
I love these slow feeder nets! They're well-made, durable and long-lasting. I bought three colors so I can designate one for just plain hay, another with alfalfa added, and a third for a separate horse with different needs. I've been using mine daily for almost three years and they're still going strong! I purchased over a dozen of these so I can load them up for my friend who feeds my horses when I go on vacation. (I've tried another brand and they're just not in it with these!) The price is right too!
Works as hoped
Since using this net my hay gulping horse has slowed down his intake and eats more natural, preventing possible digestive issues, relieving stall boredom. He does get an occasional hole in it but I might repair it twice with bailing twine before I get a new one. I go through four to five nets per year. In the beginning he became agitated when he couldn't take large mouthfuls of hay but as he got used to it he damaged them less and learned to eat differently. Generally, it's a good deal and a good product for the money.
This hay net works great.
My older mare had trouble eating out of different brands of slow feed nets. I liked this one because of the 2 inch holes. I've only used it for a week now but love it. No hay waste and no frustrated horse.
Great hay net
This hay net is absolutely amazing for the price! It makes stall cleaning so much easier
Great Quality!
I was surprised when this came and it was so durable. I thought that my horse might shred it but it has been 3 weeks and it looks brand new.
Poor quality
Although these Tough 1 hay nets are large enough to hold 30# of hay, that is the only positive i can say about them. Negative observations: They are made of very fine cord and are falling apart on the 2nd day of use. Not chewed, just falling apart . The draw string is cutting thru the netting because it's to small diameter and it also cuts into my hands. Im very dissapointed with the 6 nets i bought. Should have bought SHIRES.
Good product, great value!
Our two dry-lot mares are very tidy with the hay nets and seem so glad to have something that mimics grazing. We are really tickled with the price, effectiveness and durability that we will be purchasing additional bags. Bravo, Shires Equestrian/State Line/Horse .com!
My horse Kentucky loves this hay net!!
I have bought many hay nets and my horse Kentucky would eat holes in the bag with in days. I would tie the holes in the net up with twine to make it last. He is a big guy part Clydesdale and spoiled rotten!! I found this hay net and it has lasted atleast 6 months and there are still no holes in it!! Amazing!! I can get atleast 4 flakes of hay in the net. I hang it in his stall and he can't wait to pull hay out! Very little waste. I am going to order more so I have plenty of back ups for several years. Haha
Very good product.
I love the slow feeder nets as it keeps the horses occupied for longer periods of time.
I like the heavy tie cord on this net. Some others have small cords and knot gets to tight. This one is great.
I like these hay nets more than any others I have tried.
I bought four of these so I could load some ahead of time. My super-easy-keeper horse and donkey learned very quickly to eat out of them faster than I had hoped, so I started double bagging their hay, and now their evening feeding lasts them through most of the cold nights, when I want them to have a steady supply of feed to digest. Waste is reduced to almost nothing. These two very greedy and resourceful animals have not managed to damage the bags in the 6 weeks I've been using them. I found the nets a little awkward to load at first, but now I drape them into a plastic tote for loading, One feature I really like is that the drawstrings are of a wider rope than the body of the net, which makes it easier to distinguish them during the loading process.
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How much do these hold? 1/2 bale? 1/4? Less?
BEST ANSWER: They hold about half an average bale. I normally put one over each end of the bale then cut the strings, very easy way to fill the net!
Thanks for the response and for the absolutely BRILLIANT way to fill them. I've been using a similar sized bag (just need more) and cut the bale strings, tilt up half the bale, then fight the bag over it, and repeat. You've just saved me effort every week.
BEST ANSWER: They hold about half an average bale. I normally put one over each end of the bale then cut the strings, very easy way to fill the net!
Thanks for the response and for the absolutely BRILLIANT way to fill them. I've been using a similar sized bag (just need more) and cut the bale strings, tilt up half the bale, then fight the bag over it, and repeat. You've just saved me effort every week.
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Will these nets work in the hay hoops feeder?
A shopper
on Oct 8, 2015
BEST ANSWER: I am not familiar with a hoops feeder. This product is used for horses who are out 24/7. We place several of them on the ground throughout the field. They get quite a bit of wear and tear from the horses but no damage to the nets. Have been using these nets for almost a year on daily basis. Great product. Good quality.
BEST ANSWER: I am not familiar with a hoops feeder. This product is used for horses who are out 24/7. We place several of them on the ground throughout the field. They get quite a bit of wear and tear from the horses but no damage to the nets. Have been using these nets for almost a year on daily basis. Great product. Good quality.
I have the original Hay Hoops with the hooks and it worked as a replacement. There are 26 loops on the net vs. 22 on the hay hoop so I just doubled up the four corners. once I installed it I un-knotted and removed the draw string and it was set to go!
I'm not sure how the hay hoops feeder attaches the hay nets. But the draw string tie on this hay net can be removed and the net opens pretty wide at the top. They are a good, durable material at a really good price it almost couldn't hurt to try it.
Good day...I have the slow feed for whole bales and just for stall or trailer use. I do not have the slow feed for round bales. I do like these feeders....
Yes I just cut off the loops they are actually the best ones to use. Shires makes the toughest nets for the money. I have used them for years. Best I found and I tried them all.
Yes! I have several hay hoops and use these nets with them.
Yes they do work with hay hoops
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is this plastic or nylon ?
A shopper
on Mar 1, 2015
BEST ANSWER: Polypropylene (I hope I spelled it right) plastic. It's very durable exposed to weather, I typically get a couple years use out of each one of these...with greedy horses...
BEST ANSWER: Polypropylene (I hope I spelled it right) plastic. It's very durable exposed to weather, I typically get a couple years use out of each one of these...with greedy horses...
I believe they are nylon. Mine are used on a slow feed barrel feeder outside all winter long in Michigan. I think they'd be brittle if they were plastic.
It is not plastic but not positive it is "nylon". Mine was an everyday feeder and unfortunately, it did not hold up well.
I believe nylon as one of my horses was still able to chew through the knots and make a big hole at the bottom.
It's nylon. These have lasted me about a year each or longer.
Nylon. These bags work really well.
The ones I purchased we all nylon.
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Will this work for sheep?
A shopper
on Dec 25, 2014
BEST ANSWER: Yes it would work for sheep but make sure that it is tied up high enough that they cant get their feet in it.
BEST ANSWER: Yes it would work for sheep but make sure that it is tied up high enough that they cant get their feet in it.
I am not sure - the holes may be too big. It does work for my 30" miniature horse, but her mouth/teeth is bigger than a sheep's. You could try a hay net with 1" holes. Good luck!
I know nothing about sheep. What I would do is google your question and see what comes up.
I have a friend that uses it for their calves. So maybe.
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Will these nets work in the hay hoops feeders?
BEST ANSWER: I don't know if they will fit in those.. I just hang the slow feed bags. They work great though. They slow down the horses while they eat. I think it is more natural for them.
BEST ANSWER: I don't know if they will fit in those.. I just hang the slow feed bags. They work great though. They slow down the horses while they eat. I think it is more natural for them.
Hay nets work well; however, I am not familiar with hay hoop feeders so am unable to answer your question.
No. Hanging them on a safety hook leaves them exposed to the horse.
Yes. You will remove the gather tie.
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I can't see the top of the bag. How do you tie them up?
BEST ANSWER: Drawstring closure, use the twine to tie to whatever, I put snaps on mine.
BEST ANSWER: Drawstring closure, use the twine to tie to whatever, I put snaps on mine.
The top of the bag has a draw tie cord that pulls the net closed at the top. You can tie them up using the cord as long as its placed up high enough that the horse can't get his leg caught. I secure the nets low to the ground for a more natural feeding posture. I "knot" up the cord & tuck it inside the bag & secure the bags to screw eyes screwed into tree stumps (they were handy). I use a spring clip to clip the bag to the screw eyes. The holes in the bags are small enough that the horses can't get their feet caught (our horses are barefoot so no shoes to get caught)& it has really helped slow down their hay consumption.
I fill mine up and pull the string at top closed. I take the bag and put it over the top of the corral panel and loop it around the panel at the top several times then do a couple of slip knots. It holds it very securely. My filly pulls and tugs but it stays tied tight. She actually got her halter snap caught on it the second day but I got her loose and no damage was done to the hay net. I'm very well pleased with them. They seem to be holding up very well so far. Good product at a great price, and also stops the wasted hay they trampled on the ground. Not hardly any hay waste now. :)
The top consists of a regular long loop (same material as the hay net). In our barn I hung bucket straps up high and simply clip the loop to the end of the bucket strap (this way you don't have to tie anything- much faster!). A carabiner (sp?) clip works well, too. I have those clipped inside my trailer and simply clip the long loop (doubled up) to that so I never have to tie it.
I take the pull string and loop over two fingers; reach for the pull string and slide it through to make a pull knot - no different than tying your tennis with only bow. Then I hang the hay net via double-ended clips and attach to ring. I tie the excess around the pole ending in a slip knot.
Hi Crystal,
There is a heavy cord threaded through the rings at the top of the bag. Just open, fill, and tie it around something sturdy in case they pull at it a lot. You can also tie a knot close to the rings and untie the end (so there is no longer a loop to catch a foot in) then toss it on the ground.
These bags are drawstring, just like the other hanging hay feeder nets. Pull the top closed and use the long drawstring to tie up on your rail, fencepost or wherever you put your hay bags for the horse. These really save you money in wasted hay.
There is a rope that weaves in and out of the top of the netting, you pull it tight and it closes the bag (similar to a garbage bag that has the pull ties). I love them! A lot less waste on the ground and it slows my horses' fast eating habits down as well.
There are no metal rings on these, the tie strap just slips through the loops of the hay net. It works pretty much the same as a normal hay net, the tie rope conches the top closed and then you use the rope to tie wherever you are hanging it
They have like a draw string close. There is a long strip of net rope looped through metal eyelets. When you draw it shut you have the long drawstring to tie it yo your fence or stall or O ring. It is so easy and holds a lot or a little
They have like a draw string close. There is a long strip of net rope looped through metal eyelets. When you draw it shut you have the long drawstring to tie it yo your fence or stall or O ring. It is so easy and holds a lot or a little
Take the long knotted handle as the bag closes after filling. Attach a metal clip. Toss it over the top rail of the stall and clip it to itself. It hangs at the perfect height for your horse to nibble ! Easy peasy !
The top is like a draw string. I tie them to the bars in the stall. You could also use a clip too. I have purchased these over the past 2 years and use them at night when I stall the horses.
There is a string that is like a drawstring. It closes the bag and you use that string to tie it up. We normally just tie the bag closed and use a clip through one of the loops to tie it up.
They are like a normal sized haynet. Once you have filled them,you pull the rope up 'til the net closes and tie a loop in the rope to hang them.
The tie rope is looped through the top of the bag. I hang mine on a permanent ring on the barn wall. Just pass the ends through the ring and tie.
It's a drawstring that pulls shut with a knot at the end. I wrap mine around a 2x6 in the barn and tie it with a quick release knot.
There is a long tie string, you fill the bag, close it by draiwing the tie together and then hang it
They have loops on top with a rope weaved through. You just pull the rope up to close and hang.
It has a long draw string, so after cinching up the bag there's enough left to tie.
There is a rope threaded through the top that works as a drawstring. I love mine.
It has a drawstring type top. It opens really wide so it is easy to fill.
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How hardy is this bag? I have a gelding that likes to wolf down his hay, but he is pretty hard on hay bags. Would this be a good choice or does it tear easily?
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on Apr 30, 2014
BEST ANSWER: i have two of these and LOVE them !! I wish I'd done it sooner. I have a gelding a.k.a. "the beaver" who also has awful stall manners and would soil the hay causing massive waste and intensifying stall cleaning- Since giving him the hay net- it totally occupies his brain, he can spin it, twirl it, tug at it and it has held it's own extremely well- I would say SUPER hardy !! It has also eliminated the hay waste and made his stall super easy to clean (under 10 minutes for a 12x12) !!
BEST ANSWER: i have two of these and LOVE them !! I wish I'd done it sooner. I have a gelding a.k.a. "the beaver" who also has awful stall manners and would soil the hay causing massive waste and intensifying stall cleaning- Since giving him the hay net- it totally occupies his brain, he can spin it, twirl it, tug at it and it has held it's own extremely well- I would say SUPER hardy !! It has also eliminated the hay waste and made his stall super easy to clean (under 10 minutes for a 12x12) !!
The gelding I bought it for would only eat half of his hay...the openings were too small for him to reach it if it wasn't already poking out, so as soon as all the pieces sticking out were gone, he couldn't get any more. Then he would be starving for hay and I would have to dump it on the ground, so it didn't do its job with him. Seems to be the same material as the larger hole ones, so durability may be similar.
I've had good luck so far. Have had the bag for a couple of months and my mare, like your gelding, is a voracious eater. The bag is holding up very well. Liked it so much that I bought three more for the horse trailer. The price is great as some of the hay nets I looked at were pretty pricey. I'd recommend this hay net.
I bought 2 of these blue nets for morning & evening hay. They are holding up fantastic. The material is strong, thick & soft. The holes are the perfect size. Not too small & not too big. My gelding tore holes in the last hay net, chewing through the material. No signs of tear at this time. I highly recommend!
The first two that I purchased lasted our piggy hay gorgers nearly a year. The nets saved so much hay over the course of that year that I believe it was a good investment. We bought replacements this winter (about four months ago) and they are holding up very well so far. I believe this net is a good choice.
I have been very pleased with this bag. I have a mare that eats the same way and then proceeds to down 2 buckets of water. Yes, eventually she does tear through and make a large hole in the bag but it takes a few months. I only buy the color black because it seems to be tougher. Hope this was helpful :)
I'm sorry I can't answer just yet I just started using it and I will let you know in 2 weeks or less, cause not only is my horse using it my goats are using it and they eat just about everything and they can be messy so if it can make it pass them I will be singing the praises of this product.
The slow feed bags are very sturdy and well made. The only thing I did not like was the line on topwas a bit shorter that others that I have used and it was not tied into a loop. I used a fisherman's knot to tie the ends together. They are very well built.
I have a mare and gelding who like to wolf their hay as well. I put 2 of these side by side outside and it slows them down. A few of my nets have a string hanging here or there, but overall I find them very durable especially for the price point.
I use barrel feeders, so the hay nets are attached to the bottom of 50 gallon plastic drums . I have 4 barrels, 4 horses, and I keep them full 24/7. I replace the bags every 4 months or so. I hope that helps!
I have been using these bags everyday since i purchased them in March, and they have been holding up great. They are just like new, and I have a yearling that chews on everything. I would recommend these .
That's the same reason we bought these. The nice thing about these is if they make a hole you can re-tie/string it. Definitely slowed my gelding down and stopped him from dunking his hay in water too..
I have used other hay nets and this one is the best. The holes are small and tough enough for my mare and gelding. I would recommend this bag. You won't be disappointed.
I have used other hay nets and this one is the best. The holes are small and tough enough for my mare and gelding. I would recommend this bag. You won't be disappointed.
I bought 2types. The least exPensive broke first day. The other ones are fine. I think you are talking about the ones that do hold up
My guys have been known to tear nets too but they've done great with these bags! I'd recommend them
It is made the same as all other bags that I have used, just with smaller holes. I hope this helps.
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are the openings at least 3inches square as old horses with worn teeth cannot get hay out of 2 x 2 openings?
BEST ANSWER: This hay net has 2 inch opening. Works well with young n old horses as my experience has been to see them use their muzzle to first pull the hay out then use their teeth to grab it. We have a 28 year old with worn teeth as well n he has no problem munching away. Another with grazing muzzle who also has no trouble getting the hay out. Over time the net has become more pliable n has held up very well for past 9 months with daily use. Highly recommend this product.
BEST ANSWER: This hay net has 2 inch opening. Works well with young n old horses as my experience has been to see them use their muzzle to first pull the hay out then use their teeth to grab it. We have a 28 year old with worn teeth as well n he has no problem munching away. Another with grazing muzzle who also has no trouble getting the hay out. Over time the net has become more pliable n has held up very well for past 9 months with daily use. Highly recommend this product.
They're circular openings and it depends on what size inner bucket you purchase. The one I purchased has about 7 holes and slows my horse down. She'll use her muzzle to collect but depending on hard the hay is packed, she often does need to use her teeth to grip enough to pull a bit of hay away. She does prefer to eat out of her porta grazer versus the hay net with small approx. 1"X1" openings.
No they are about 2 inches I don't have any older horses but the 4 I have get the hay just fine it took them a couple of days to learn how to work the hay out of the smaller openings I have been using them for 3 years now and love them
I don't remember exactly how large the squares are, but had two horses, 29 & 28, eating from the bags. The 28 year old horse has very worn teeth and the hay bag actually helped prevent her taking from too much hay at once.
No, the openings are smaller than that so the horses have to eat slower. Its a great product, really slowed down my gelding who was inhaling his hay when it was left on the ground.
These hay nets only have 2" squares. I have a 26 year old mare whose teeth are just starting to go and she has no problem getting hay out of these. Hope this is helpful
I do not believe that the openings are three inches square. You should probably get a regular hay net for an older horse. They probably chew things more naturally anyway.
The regular hay net not good for horses with EMS, IR, &/or Cushings as too much available in short time. Small openings allow hay to be eaten slowly over longer time periods & keep blood sugar levels more even. The tiny openings of 2 X 2 inches defeat the horses. 6X6 inches are way too large, but thank you.
My old horses tend to not have good enough appetites to want to work hard enough to pull the hay out. I use hay bags with bigger openings for them.
I appreciate the reply, but I neglected to mention that these horses also have Eq Metabolic Syndrome, with worn teeth, & they need to have access to hay that allows them to eat the hay slowly. One also has Cushings so we must soak her hay for an hour to remove the tested high NCS level. Wet hay is impossible to pull through the 2x2 inch openings, & the 6x6 inch openings allows the wet hay to be pulled out in chunks & land on the stall floor. When her laminitis is active we must keep the hay @ shoulder level to ease the pressure on her front feet ... it increases when eating off the floor, & that increases her pain. Hence my wanting to know if the hay net had 3x3 inch openings as they work well. Does anyone know the size of the openings?
My Morgans have excellent appetites, hence the need to slow their intake so their blood sugars do not fluctuate.Thanks for your input however.
We have a 27 year old and a 20 year old that eat without issue from these slow feed hay needs. They are wonderful and easy to fill with hay.
No, I believe they are smaller. You probably want a hay bag that is not a 'slow feeder' type.
The openings are as pictured. They are diamond shaped and get narrow as the bag hangs and is emptied.
The openings in these nets are small, more the 2x2 openings.
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Do these nets have metal closure rings for the draw string to slide in?
BEST ANSWER: It is hay net is made with metal rings for the draw string however they are essentially the kind of ring you would put your keys on and you should probably keep an eye on they to make sure they don’t get yanked on hard enough to open up. One ring did open up on a previous net I have which left it with the ends of the ring kind of dislocated so I just removed the ring and still use the net, still works well enough without it and I don’t have to worry about a scratched eye or some other scratched body part
BEST ANSWER: It is hay net is made with metal rings for the draw string however they are essentially the kind of ring you would put your keys on and you should probably keep an eye on they to make sure they don’t get yanked on hard enough to open up. One ring did open up on a previous net I have which left it with the ends of the ring kind of dislocated so I just removed the ring and still use the net, still works well enough without it and I don’t have to worry about a scratched eye or some other scratched body part
No, they do not have metal closure rings. The draw string threads through the top of the hay bag & has an end knot. I have been using these hay bags for years & they are very durable. Holds 3-4 flakes of hay.
no metal rings. The draw strings slide just fine and these nets work really well. Slows the horse down and eliminates wasted hay. I own 12 and use them every day.
No metal. I like these nets; have purchased several. However, some seem to be smaller and tighter than some, so they are a little more difficult to stuff.
No. I've bought a lot of hay nets that have a ring on the bottom, but never one with a ring on the top.
NO, there is no metal at all on the hay nets. I absolutely love the durability of this net.
No metal on the hay net at all. I love this product.
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is it good for alhalfa hay?
BEST ANSWER: Yes. Our mare eats mostly alfalfa and she does not have any problem getting the hay out. She has learned to toss the net, which actually shakes the leaves out of the net onto the floor mat. She is also able to grab pieces of the grass stems out of the hay net. It works well for her since she normally eats the alfalfa way faster than Timothy.
BEST ANSWER: Yes. Our mare eats mostly alfalfa and she does not have any problem getting the hay out. She has learned to toss the net, which actually shakes the leaves out of the net onto the floor mat. She is also able to grab pieces of the grass stems out of the hay net. It works well for her since she normally eats the alfalfa way faster than Timothy.
I've used these for years for straight grass and alfalfa grass mix hay, It should work just fine for alfalfa. I even use the ultra slow hay nets in winter that have 1" in holes and they're able to get all the hay out no matter what type or coarseness of hay it is. These are 2" nets and over time they stretch out a little to 2 1/2-3".
Probably not. The holes are small and works great for grassier hay, but our horses can't get the big stemmy stuff out of the holes. Great for grassy hay, though! I have 4 of them and this is how we feed our mini so she doesn't throw her hay around to get to the leaves on the bottom. :)
So-so. The tiny leaves are going to fall through, so it will slow down the horses which is good for them but the smaller alfalfa leaves will fall through. when i fed alfalfa with these I put a couple flakes of grass hay in, then the alfalfa, then tied it. so the alfalfa was on top.
I've fed all sorts of grass & alfalfa hay using the slow feed hay nets. The softer the hay, the easier it is to pull through. Very stemmy grass or alfalfa will only pull through by the most determined eaters. I don't feed my picky eaters with these.
Yes might need to break up tight flakes a little but love mine. Really slows her down and keeps her busy. Holding up great also.
I have not used it for alfalfa but I would think the small leaves would fall out on the ground very easily.
I would think so. It is very slow for my Timothy. So much that I think they must get frustrated.
Haven't tried alfalfa. It would definitely be better for it than most with the smaller holes.
It works well with alfalfa, in my experience, as well as grass.
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Do these have the metal rings to draw the cord through? I find those more sturdy.
BEST ANSWER: No metal rings. I have had them last from 6 months to more than a year and my warmblood is an aggressive eater. I feel it is safer not to have any metal that could come off and be left around his barn. These are the best, most convenient I have found. Best price, too!
BEST ANSWER: No metal rings. I have had them last from 6 months to more than a year and my warmblood is an aggressive eater. I feel it is safer not to have any metal that could come off and be left around his barn. These are the best, most convenient I have found. Best price, too!
No metal rings, but these are super sturdy and high quality. Mine get used three times daily and have already lasted nearly a year. They pay for themselves when you consider that your horses no longer waste hay.
The hay nets do not have metal rings but are still incredibly sturdy. One of my geldings is extremely hard on hay nets and so far, it's held up for over a year now.
No rings. What I got was like shoestring material. It was so floppy I had trouble filling the bag even when draped over a metal garbage can. I returned them.
These do not have metal rings. it sounds like you may be looking for the Tough-1 Slow Feed Hay Net instead:
Tough-1 Slow Feed Hay Net 2in Red/White/Blue
It's been quite awhile since I purchased these. I don't think these had he rings
No metal, just the plastic/nylon. They are pretty sturdy for the price.
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How much hay do these bags hold?
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on Oct 15, 2015
BEST ANSWER: I easily fit 3 to 4 flakes of hay in these bags.
BEST ANSWER: I easily fit 3 to 4 flakes of hay in these bags.
I can fit up to 5 flakes of hay in the ones I have. I sleeve them over an up-ended skinny plastic barrel to make it easier to stuff more in.
Holds 2 flakes or more. Slows down fast eaters. Like it very much.
We are able to fit 2 pads from a bale in this hay net.
I can get at least a. 1/2 a bale in each net
They easily hold 1/3 of a coastal bale.
I can get almost a half a bale in mine
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Is the tie string thick or thin like twine?
BEST ANSWER: Very thick and long. I tie mine to boards in their stalls. For 2 of my horses, I slip knot several times, run the last loop through and tuck inside the bag. Then I pitch it on the ground. These have help up very well, do slow their feeding times. I have several andvreally like them.
BEST ANSWER: Very thick and long. I tie mine to boards in their stalls. For 2 of my horses, I slip knot several times, run the last loop through and tuck inside the bag. Then I pitch it on the ground. These have help up very well, do slow their feeding times. I have several andvreally like them.
Thicker than twine. Very strong. I like to use snaps, but the rope is relatively easy to untie as well. We have 6 hat nets per horse in different colors. These are really excellent quality and makes custom feeding at the barn easy.
I'd say the thickness is between those two things. Mine did not last long at all (like maybe a month if I remember correctly) so I was very disappointed with it. I threw that out long ago
A little thinner than a regular net but much thicker than twine.
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What are these hay nets made of? Looking for something more durable than polypropylene.
BEST ANSWER: They are made of some kind of plastic, so they don't seem particularly durable. That said, I've been using them every day for the past year and they are all in pretty much the same shape as when I got them. I have one horse that chews the heck out of EVERYTHING, so I bought him a different kind of hay bag. Everybody else in the barn uses these and they have exceeded my expectations as far as durability.
BEST ANSWER: They are made of some kind of plastic, so they don't seem particularly durable. That said, I've been using them every day for the past year and they are all in pretty much the same shape as when I got them. I have one horse that chews the heck out of EVERYTHING, so I bought him a different kind of hay bag. Everybody else in the barn uses these and they have exceeded my expectations as far as durability.
Just a guess they are made of some kind of very durable plastic. I have four horses using them right now. They are very durable, the horses clean them out every day. We have saved a lot of money on hay with their use. Even the vet approved. The bags slow down their eating, giving them something to do when bored.
I'm not sure what they are made of, but mine was durable enough to survive a puppy chewing with only minimal damage. I've been using them for several years and no damage to them by horses. They really slow down what a horse can waste and keep them preoccupied in the stall when I'm on camping trips.
These are decent hay nets, same nylon type string as the other type, slightly heavier I think, since the holes are closer it seems stronger, less hay loss/waste.
These are "poly" hay nets. Have you considered a cotton hay net ???
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how far apart are the connective ties?
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on Mar 21, 2014
BEST ANSWER: If you mean the actual hole size - about 2-2.5 inches. It's at the barn so I can't measure. It works great and my mare has no trouble using it. Once filled - can hold 4-5 flakes if you stuff it - and easily last 2 days. My mare is out at least 8-10 hours a day and this keeps her occupied and "grazing" and has cut the wate drastically. She is definitely much happier with it as we wait for grass to come in. I highly recommend it. By the way, she grabs at the hay sticking out and I've seen no wear or tear at any of the holes. Also I have it attached to a post about shoulder ht off ground and I use a double end clasp to attach one end of clasp to eyelet on post and the other end to hang the bag. Hope this helps.
BEST ANSWER: If you mean the actual hole size - about 2-2.5 inches. It's at the barn so I can't measure. It works great and my mare has no trouble using it. Once filled - can hold 4-5 flakes if you stuff it - and easily last 2 days. My mare is out at least 8-10 hours a day and this keeps her occupied and "grazing" and has cut the wate drastically. She is definitely much happier with it as we wait for grass to come in. I highly recommend it. By the way, she grabs at the hay sticking out and I've seen no wear or tear at any of the holes. Also I have it attached to a post about shoulder ht off ground and I use a double end clasp to attach one end of clasp to eyelet on post and the other end to hang the bag. Hope this helps.
The connective ties are about 2 inches apart. I love these nets. The horses can't bolt through their feed. It keeps them occupied. They have reduced colic and hay waste with my horses. I highly recommend them. I have 3 sets so I can prep "meals" ahead of time so I don't get hay all over before going to work.
The holes are less than 1-1/2 inches. I have 3 of them and absolutely love them. Helps my horse to eat slower and not waste so much hay.
Knots are two inches apart.
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If you don't want to hang the hay bags up, and just put it on the ground for them to eat & play with, how do you tie the strings and put them inside the bag (?) to keep the horses from getting hooked in the strings. Now somewhere I read an article just about this very thing, but don't remember where I saw it at !! Is it on this site? Thanks, Jo
BEST ANSWER: If they are pawing at it or biting at it they can definitely make holes in the bags. You just don’t want them to get a foot caught in it. That being said you could remove the string ties and hold the bag together with carabiner or smaller tie.
BEST ANSWER: If they are pawing at it or biting at it they can definitely make holes in the bags. You just don’t want them to get a foot caught in it. That being said you could remove the string ties and hold the bag together with carabiner or smaller tie.
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Where are these made? In the US?
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on Jul 10, 2017
BEST ANSWER: They are made in China. I've had several of them for years & they've held up well -- love 'em!
BEST ANSWER: They are made in China. I've had several of them for years & they've held up well -- love 'em!
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Why do people answering my question fail to understand that the 2" squares do not work???? The 29yo stallion has no effective teeth to pull the hay out. Others needed to have hay soaked, & wet hay swells making it impossible to pull it out. If the company offering the item could only describe the dimensions/size of the hay bag holes it would have avoided all these replies that do not understand EMS, IR, serious aging complications, or that some horses cannot have NSC over 10 in their diets AND also have dental issues. "One size fits all" in this case does not work!
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