![]() The amount of hay waste, how long the feeder lasts and the feeder price affect how long it takes for a feeder to recover the initial expense. Without a feeder the horses could trample and pass manure or urine on the hay. ![]() Less eating and herd weight loss without a feeder was likely due to greater hay spoilage. In the 2010 round-bale feeder study, the herds that didn’t use a feeder had an average herd (3 horses) weight loss of 225 pounds. Not using a feeder can result in herd weight loss. Horses ate less (1.3 percent BW) eating without a feeder. In the 2010 round-bale feeder study, horses ate 2.0 to 2.4 percent of their body weight (BW) while eating from feeders. Hay intake and weight changesįeeder design doesn’t affect the amount horses eat. You can use a net with another feeder to avoid this problem. ![]() Be aware that when using hay nets, the round bale can collapse, and horses may be able to stand and pass manure or urine on the remaining hay. Cosmetic rub marks on the face can occur with some feeders. Horse injuries are uncommon when using the tested feeders. ![]() Texas research shows hay waste is higher for horses fed round bales of coastal Bermudagrass (38 percent) and alfalfa (31 percent) without a feeder than using a ring feeder (2 and 9 percent, respectively). There’s no significant difference in waste between circular and non-circular feeders of this type. Feeders with greater access allow horses to put their whole head into the bale, pull hay out of the feeder and drop it on the ground. Using a feeder resulted in less hay waste (5 to 33 percent) compared to not using a feeder (57 percent).įeeders that restrict the horse’s access to hay cause less hay waste (5 to 11 percent) than feeders that provide greater access (13 to 33 percent). But all feeders reduce hay waste compared to not using a feeder. For any questions or more information contact us.Hay waste differs between round-bale feeder designs. Our Why Hayhut page has gives a long list of reasons to use Hayhut hay feeders. For the lastest news releases, videos on and about Hayhuts, reviews of our product, and other information go to our news page. Read testimonials from people that are using Hayhut. If you are interested in being a dealer contact us. We have dealers all over the United States, so check out our map for your closest dealer. HAYHUTS ARE MADE IN NORTH AMERICA FROM PLASTIC MADE IN THE USA. The Hayhut can also be used for stacks of conventional square bales where significant labor savings are achieved by extending times between hay feedings. HAYHUTS - The ultimate money saver! In stock now at 100 dealer locations throughout the USA. This wastage that can amount to in excess of one third of a round bale is almost totally eliminated by the Hayhut. These labor shortages throughout the country are also forcing marked increases in the prices of conventional square bales!īy enclosing the hay, it is protected from inclement weather and the ravages of horses that, by nature, like to defecate on hay and use it as bedding. In particular, our covered round bale hay feeders capitalize on the feeding of economical round rolls that are quickly replacing square bales as farmers struggle with production costs caused by lack of available labor. The Hayhut is the best, most efficient, and most economical pasture feeder. THE HAYHUT, the all-weather enclosed pasture hay feeder heralds a revolution in the feeding of hay to horses. HAYHUT HAY-SAVING PERFORMANCE RATED AS EXCEPTIONAL IN UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA SCIENTIFIC TRIAL CARRIED OUT FALL OF 2010
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