Posted 2009-02-15 5:55 PM (#99503) Subject: Hay Net Filler
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Posts: 270 Location: Roanoke IL
Okay, they have them over in the UK, but why not in the US? It's a metal wall mounted ring that holds your hay net open while you fill it. Shipping is going to be terrible if I have one imported. Has anyone found a similar product available in the US? I want to mount one to my horse trailer (the product is collapsable) so that it is always handy for filling hay nets on trail rides. Can anyone help me find one???
Posted 2009-02-17 8:17 AM (#99609 - in reply to #99503) Subject: RE: Hay Net Filler
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Posts: 99 Location: New Mexico
I was going thru my farm tek catalog and this might be what you are looking for. Go to www.FarmTek.com the item number is 107524 or 107525. They call them collapsible bucket holders and come in two sizes 12" and 14" run from $11.49 to $12.49. Worth a shot to look at.
Posted 2009-02-17 8:47 AM (#99612 - in reply to #99503) Subject: RE: Hay Net Filler
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Posts: 270 Location: Roanoke IL
Hmm, what about a basketball hoop? I don't play basketball, and I'm very short so I've never seen one up close & personal. The bucket holder looks good, but I think there has to be a bucket in it for it to stay away from the wall. I'd have to weld some hooky spikey things on it I think.
Posted 2009-02-17 3:39 PM (#99641 - in reply to #99503) Subject: RE: Hay Net Filler
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Posts: 681 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
that's what I do, too... The only time it's a problem is if the ground is wet or muddy, or if it's extremely windy... Then, I guess, you could fill it while in the trailer to be out of the weather.
Posted 2009-02-18 6:05 PM (#99704 - in reply to #99503) Subject: RE: Hay Net Filler
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Posts: 2828 Location: Southern New Mexico
I got rid of the hay nets. I have a pawer and it never fails, as soon as your back is turned her leg is caught in the net. I use the hay bags and tie it high. No matter how high you tie the nets as soon as they start eating it starts sagging lower and lower.
Posted 2009-02-18 7:07 PM (#99714 - in reply to #99503) Subject: RE: Hay Net Filler
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Posts: 317 Location: Barnesville, Ga.
I agree about getting rid of the nets. I had a gelding the rode in the trailer for 2 to 3 hours with one of his front feet stuck in the hay net. The net got wedged in his shoe and he was definately stuck. We knew that there was more movement in the horse area than usual and we stopped 3-4 times while hauling but when we stopped and checked everyone was standing still. It wasn't until we arrived at camp that we opened the outside door to the first stall where he was and found out why he was moving around so much while we were in route. We cut the net away from his foot. Luckily he was not injured, just really stiff. Since then we only use the hay bags. They are much easier to load and I put a large clip on the rings at the top of the bag and hang it in the trailer. They don't sag with the weight of the hay like the nets and also work well on picket lines. Now when we travel and stop to check the horses we open the door to the first stall and look in and count feet.
Posted 2009-02-19 4:56 AM (#99733 - in reply to #99503) Subject: RE: Hay Net Filler
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Posts: 681 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
I bought two of these hay bags probably 6 mos ago and for some reason haven't used them yet.. I thought they'd be good because they are solid material on 3 sides and in my 2H straitload (with windows in front.. taking the full brunt of the wind), the horses have hay swirled all over their backs from the wind. I worry about their eyes.. To be truthful, I haven't used my trailer since November, tho.
Posted 2009-02-19 5:37 AM (#99734 - in reply to #99503) Subject: RE: Hay Net Filler
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Posts: 270 Location: Roanoke IL
I only use the hay nets with the very tiny holes. You can get them from Shires, Smith Brothers, or on Ebay. The holes are so tiny that a hoof could never get through, and it takes the horses a LONG time to eat the hay. One big full net each keeps them happy all night long on the picket line.
Posted 2009-02-20 9:28 AM (#99790 - in reply to #99503) Subject: RE: Hay Net Filler
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Posts: 350 Location: Newton, NJ
I used to do what Flyinghfarm does. Stand a bale on end and pull the hay net over it, pull the drawstring closed then clip the bale strings. Don't use a hay net anymore. Now I use a canvas type of bag. Much easier and doesn't scratch my trailer.
Posted 2009-02-21 9:33 AM (#99833 - in reply to #99503) Subject: RE: Hay Net Filler
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Posts: 1391 Location: North of Detroit, MI
Hay nets. I don't know about the ring thing; sorry. I use the upside down 5 gallon pail. Stack the flakes of hay, drop the hay net over them.
Some other things I do. I take a large double-ended brass snap and I gather up the rings of the hay net on the clip. I take the draw strings and run them down to the bottom and thread them back through the net to the top. Keeps the bottom from hanging down. Basically - make a hammock of the hay bag. The string is then tied to my brass clip.
Another thing - use a panic snap to hang your hay bags or nets. Makes it easier to get a horse out of one.
I use these hay bags. http://www.doversaddlery.com/product.asp?pn=X1%2D4725&qs=1 I have a slant load with no vinyl feed bags/mangers. I can use these inside the trailer or on a picket line. They have 2 straps. I hang with one strap and wrap the other strap around the tree or picket post. Keeps the bag from twirling.
BUT... I did have a horse get their foot hung in it. But that horse was rearing and being a sh&thead in the trailer. That's when I wished I had used a panic snap. I did manage to get the horse out and the hay bag down without having to cut it.
I have filled a hay net and then put the hay net inside the bag. Slows the horse down almost like the small opening nets.
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