Just see our video to see how easy it is to move. Supplied with all assembly hardware and a lifting eye for relocation purposes, it can be relocated by carrying or by simply carrying. They are very easy to move, manage, load and maintain and we have many testimonials to that effect. It comes with simple build instructions and takes approximately 30 minutes to bolt together. The half unit measures 42″ x 72″ x 84″ and has four feeding windows. It can also be mounted against a fence with a locally purchased plywood back attached for weather protection The overall width of 72 inches allows up to three units (in six halves) to be transported easily in a standard bed pick-up truck (see photo). This configuration also helps reduce shipping costs.Ī half unit can be mounted against a wall or hard structure for use with conventional square bales. When un-assembled, it will fit in the back of pickup. The 84 inches height allows for plenty of headroom for the use of a pallet while still allowing for good airflow and cooling over the top of the bale. This large size and depth allows it to be easily pushed back over very large bales, even if they have been placed on a pallet, without catching the top lip of the feeder on the bale itself. The feeder measures a full 84 inches in depth so that it can accommodate the largest of round rolls now being produced in the USA and up to twenty conventional square bales! There’s also enough room for the majority of big square bales. This feeder is a robust, durable, and UV stabilized covered hay feeder made of polyethylene and hence it cannot rust and does not require any maintenance unlike the majority of metal feeders. They are very easy to move, manage, load and maintain The unit ships in two halves with simple build instructions and takes approximately 30 minutes to bolt together. They also help stop ‘big bale bickering’ and can bring a strong air of calmness as if the horses all know that they have a constant source of protected hay. In addition to the actual hay/cost savings, the use of large bale hay significantly reduces Labor costs and this design helps minimize pasture stress in overstock situations and during poor forage growing conditions. The Hay Hut hay feeder is a great horse hay feeder that is so easy to use and simple in design that feeding round bales to your animals is a cinch.Ĭlick here for more details and current pricing! Horse Hay Feeder It’s now more important then ever to minimize waste from feeding.īarn World carries a large selection of hay feeders to minimize waste and provide increase profits. Most of them are very basic and don’t take a contractor to complete them in a timely fashion.As the entire country is affected by the drought, the cost of feeding your livestock continues to rise. Whether you are trying to reduce hay waste for multiple horses or are trying to keep your hay off the ground for one older horse, there are plenty of great projects here for you to choose from. Some of these projects can be completed in minutes, while others won’t cost more than a few dollars. There are some truly great options here for anyone looking to make a DIY hay feeder for a horse. So, pick the one that will best fit you and your horse. There are both slow feeders and fast feeders on this list for you to choose from. Hay waste is money waste, and it can make a huge mess, especially in small spaces. Slow feeders also help keep the mess and the hay waste down by making horses eat more deliberately. Young horses or large horses would likely benefit from a slow feeder. They are unable to eat as much or as quickly as younger horses. Older horses that have worn teeth and diminished appetites will likely do fine with a fast feeder. Open feeders leave the hay exposed to open air and allow horses to eat as much as they want as fast as they want. Slow feeders use netting or holes to make it harder for the horse to eat the hay. It can be bad for a horse’s digestive system to continuously eat, and it can lead to dangerous impactions. Some horses need slow feeders to regulate their eating. There are slow feeders and fast (or open) feeders.
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