Haynets

[Scoundrel]

Where can you buy haynets (haylage nets) fairly cheaply my boy has decided it is fun to destroy them so in need of some new ones. Probably need about 8-10 ( he has wrecked 5 in the last 10 days!) Have looked on most websites and ebay and most seem to be £5 plus for a decent sized so would skint me pretty quickly of this carries on! I like to fill all my nets for the week on my day off to help me after work so its a bit of a pain only having a few. Any ideas greatly appreciated! x

 

[Spit That Out]

Check out Ebay...also check Ebay for "job Lot" under the equestrian section as someone maybe selling a bundle off?

Check out your local Tack Sales/Equine Car Boots etc.

See if anyone on your yard have any spare that they would take a couple of quid for...I for one have too many/spares...You might have a hoarder on your yard like me?!!?

 

[Chestnut mare]

Don't think I've ever seen any for less than £5- sorry

 

[Holly Hocks]

Any chance you can feed the hay from the floor? Or from a haybar - I know they're expensive, but at the rate your horse is destroying them, it might work out cheaper in the long run!

 

[Vodkagirly]

Not cheaper in the short term but I saw an advert on another forum for a retired fisherman making haynets out of rope that were meant to be indestructible they were £10 each. Let me know if you would like the link.

 

[Dancing Queen]

hayrack instead?

 

[christi]

Not cheaper in the short term but I saw an advert on another forum for a retired fisherman making haynets out of rope that were meant to be indestructible they were £10 each. Let me know if you would like the link.

I have these haynets . i believe these are the ones you are talking about .... they are fantastic , the only haynets my horse does Not chew to bits .

http://4horse.co.uk/product.php?code=TE40

 

[Balibee]

I personally would invest in a hay bar. then buy a few of these http://www.frogpool.com/stable/yard-field-and-arena/haynets/lincoln-poly-pro-small-hole-haynet.html
so you can still fill your haynets for the week then tip them into your hay bar each night.

If your horse wrecks them that often your investment for the hay bar will soon pay off

 

[City Mare]

Decathalon, if there is one near you. Although, I remember someone in store ages ago saying if you called the customer services they may mail order items to you.
They are 2.99 each. I bought a couple yesterday
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/EN/hay-bag-47761513/

 

[robysfarm]

If they arent completely trashed just tie the holes shut with baling twine won't cost you anything and if he is a serial haynet wrecker you will be buying 5 new every week and it will bankrupt you. Also try double netting it and then if there are holes in 1 net in 1 place and a different place in another it will still work.

In the long run though hay on the floor or in a haybar is probably your best option as if you are constantly buying new haynets this will soon pay for itself.

 

[Penny Less]

Make your own out of baler twine. I have done this in the past. Costs you nothing except time !