Haynets or Haybars?

[2awesomenatives]

Which do people prefer?

Ive always used haynets but haybars look easy and more inviting for the horse.

What are the Pros and cons for both……is the much wastage with a haybar as you can get to the bottom of it?

 

[Follysmum]

Bought 8 for my lot and ended up selling them . They used to throw it all over the place. Plus side much easier then making nets . They are great if your horse just sticks his head in and eats.

 

[Ahrena]

Much prefer Haybars. Easier and better for them.

I have one that likes to toss hay out so he gets a net tied in his haybar so he’s still eating with his head down.

 

[Squeak]

I much prefer hay bars, much better for them and stopped mine from pulling their hay everywere.

 

[2awesomenatives]

Much prefer Haybars. Easier and better for them.

I have one that likes to toss hay out so he gets a net tied in his haybar so he’s still eating with his head down.

Ooh thats a good idea. Im not sure how my boy will be with it loose but putting a haynet inside is a good idea.
How did you fix it in?

 

[TinselPoos]

I used hay nets inside the hay bars. It stopped the hay being chucked all over whilst allowing the horses to eat from low down,

 

[2awesomenatives]

I used hay nets inside the hay bars. It stopped the hay being chucked all over whilst allowing the horses to eat from low down,

How do you fix your haynets in?

 

[Red-1]

I use a Slow Feeder. The hay is fully contained and is fed downwards by a hopper shape inside. They can be for inside or outside, either thin or corner ones.

The hay takes longer to eat than a haynet and they are very tough.

 

[Identityincrisis]

Another who puts haynets in hay bar. I have a ring at the bottom of the hay bar, just to the outside of it and put my net in upside down, then tie it to the ring at the bottom

 

[Roasted Chestnuts]

My dad made me a wooden version of a Stubbs munch station and it’s been fab!! I still use haynets for when he’s getting his hay put in by other liveries as it’s quicker for them.

I have fantastic haynets from Harrrisons handy haynets on Facebook. They are fantastic quality for the price! I am gradually replacing my old nets with these.

 

[TinselPoos]

How do you fix your haynets in?

I put two rings inside the hay bar one each side on the wall at the back, about 20cm down, then tied the net up by threading the rope through one ring, then through the bottom of the net before tying it to the other ring.

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

Haybars, every time. A RI that I used to know wouldn't have nets on her yard, as she had watched a pony strangle itself in one as a child, unable to do anything to stop it. I did have one mare who liked to rest her bum on her haybar though.

 

[Ahrena]

I just have a ring about 20cm above the edge of the haybar and tie it to that. It means the net starts chest height and ends lower. No worries about getting tangled in it etc.

 

[Follysmum]

I use dolavs in the field and tie haynets down to save wastage . Obviously no good in the stable .

 

[Sprout]

I put in Haybars, but they just chucked hay out all over their beds, and one crushed the hay bar several times.
I think fastening a net inside is a great idea.

 

[poiuytrewq]

At a yard i help at they have wooden "haybars" they are really pretty good as they are not squashable and cheap to make (if you can cut the right angles! )
I had a hay bar but as my horse had his whole floor bedded up, he had a small stable. and his hay damp it just made a horrible mess that I struggled to clean out, I couldnt reach the bottom so it went manky.

 

[NR88]

If other suggestions are wanted I would recommend HayCubes.

I do not like haynets for the obvious physical issues and Haybars were very wasteful. Perhaps it was just my horses, but they would empty the Haybars in their beds.

Hay remains in the Haycubes, and they are easy to fill and transport. They are close to eating from the ground but without the wastage. They are also ideal for soaking hay and transporting hot steamed hay.

 

[Aimzz]

I've just bought mine a nosebagz hay feeder / hay sling . I haven't put it up yet, but I'm hopeful it'll be better for her. If she chucks her hay, then I'll tie a haynet down, inside the sling