Handy Hay Nets BIG BAG
This slow feeder hay bag fits up to four 90lb bales or two 3-string bales. For two horses 1000lb and up you will need to refill this bag approximately every 4 days.
Available in 1.0", 1.5" and 2" netting sizes. This horse hay net comes with a hanging ring installed so you can secure it to keep it from getting soiled.
How to load: You will need to bring your 4 bales to the location you wish to place the bag. Simply put your 4 bales standing up and slip the bag over, tie and push it over. The tie rope comes in black by default, but other colours are available if you prefer. View the Replacement Rope here.
*see netting size guide and getting started guides below
This slow feeder hay bag fits up to four 90lb bales or two 3-string bales. For two horses 1000lb and up you will need to refill this bag approximately every 4 days.
Available in 1.0", 1.5" and 2" netting sizes. This horse hay net comes with a hanging ring installed so you can secure it to keep it from getting soiled.
How to load: You will need to bring your 4 bales to the location you wish to place the bag. Simply put your 4 bales standing up and slip the bag over, tie and push it over. The tie rope comes in black by default, but other colours are available if you prefer. View the Replacement Rope here.
*see netting size guide and getting started guides below
This slow feeder hay bag fits up to four 90lb bales or two 3-string bales. For two horses 1000lb and up you will need to refill this bag approximately every 4 days.
Available in 1.0", 1.5" and 2" netting sizes. This horse hay net comes with a hanging ring installed so you can secure it to keep it from getting soiled.
How to load: You will need to bring your 4 bales to the location you wish to place the bag. Simply put your 4 bales standing up and slip the bag over, tie and push it over. The tie rope comes in black by default, but other colours are available if you prefer. View the Replacement Rope here.
*see netting size guide and getting started guides below
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Download and print these pdf guides. Laminate and keep out at the barn for quick reference.
Choosing the right bag for horses.
Choosing the right bag for other animals.
Why Slow Feed Your Animals?
Better for digestion as it slows down the amount animals can consume PER MINUTE but is FREE CHOICE and prevents bloat and colic.
Simulates grazing helping to release endorphins from chewing, which keeps hindgut flora (microbiome) happy and healthy.
Obese horses will eat less but still have access to food all day.
Alleviates the boredom and STRESS that can lead to ulcers, colic in horses, bloat in ruminants AND stops wood chewing, manure eating, etc.
No more bullying in the herd at feeding time. Calmer animals = happier herds!
Slow feeding regulates insulin levels for horses with metabolic syndrome.
Helps prevent choke in horses.
Make Your Life Easier!
No more wasted hay.
Save up to 50% in hay costs!
No more rushing home to feed, or getting up at the crack of dawn because animals are hungry and calling!
Your horse is ready to be ridden at any time, saving precious time before a show/event.
Pre-load your Handy Hay Nets so feeding time is quick and easy.
No more pushy/aggressive animals at feeding time.
Need to soak your hay to reduce sugar content? No problem, just fill and submerge.
Why Handy Hay Nets?
They are affordable and hand made in the West Kootenays of BC, Canada.
Our seams are hand *sewn, which makes them more flexible and longer-lasting *compared to machine sewn seams.
They are easy to load and tie.
Our tie rope comes in many colours, so each animal can have its own, (handy for barns or boarding facilities).
Our netting is made of strong soft nylon, which is very gentle on muzzles.
There aren't any knots on our bags for animals to grab or chew.
Getting Started
When 2 horses share the same space at all times, we recommend 3 bags. The extra bag will encourage movement and will eliminate stress caused by bullying from the dominant animal. This applies mostly to the use of the smaller hay bags (Small Bag size up to the Bale Bag size), but you can always use a variety of bags in an enclosure.
When you first introduce animals to slow feeder hay bags, make sure there is loose hay available as well. Never feed a hay bag if your animal is hungry as this will cause stress. We recommend 3/4 of what you would normally feed in addition to the hay bag.
It can take anywhere from a week to a month for animals to really get the hang of eating from our hay nets, but most people find that when they do, they prefer their bags to loose hay!
Hungry animals will often paw or bite through the netting. As they adjust, they use their teeth and lips to pull the hay through the holes.
Don’t pack the bag too tight or they won't be able to get the hay out. Pull some hay through the netting to help them get the idea.
Quick drops in temperature and very cold weather can require your animals to need additional loose hay.
Don’t let your Handy Hay Net run out. Hay becomes harder to get out as the bag empties due to all the broken bits so it’s best to empty out the bag at this point.
Trickle Feeding means having a constant supply of forage available at all times. Trust that your animals will adjust over time and settle into a balanced weight.
If your horse is shod please make sure that they do not contact the net at any time. Put it in a bin or feeder or hang it so they cannot paw it.
Handy Hay Nets Getting Started Playlist
Download and print this getting started guide.
