Homemade Tricklefeed nets...

[freckles22uk]

I was asked how I got on with making my own... well the netting finally came this week, it measured 4m x 2m, but you can get different sizes, the edges were wrapped and strong, so I used this part for the top, I made the nets approx 1..2m x 1m (so I have a bit spare to repair any holes)

A tip I was given was to thread a hose pipe along the top, and it makes it easier to hold them open to fill, Ive put 2 clips on to clip them closed, and hung them from the trees, as my 3 horses live out all the time...

the holes are 25mm, and its made from 2.3mm green knotless polypropylene .. though it is softer than I thought, but seems strong, (its heavy duty golf netting)

Im actually getting up to find a bit still in the bottom of them, and as I feed straw here over night, its good they now eat it slower..

cost me £24 = P+P (which for here in Spain was £18, but only £7 in the UK)

heres a photo of Ticky having lunch....

 

[Fransurrey]

I'm impressed! May I ask where you bought the netting from?

To make the vertical edges, did you simply cut through the netting and then bind the edges (that's what it looks like)?

Lastly, I can see why your username is freckles, lol!

 

[Angelbones]

Wow, I'm impressed! That is exactly what I need, but with a drawstring at the top. Where did you get the netting from? What did you bind the edges with? I have a tricklenet and I HATE it! The idea is grand but my pony can eat 10lb of soaked from it in under 1.5hrs, and I HATE the feel of it, just too 'wodgey' in my hands. I'm up for having at go like you. Well done

 

[MerrySherryRider]

Brilliant. Thanks for the photo's.
Here's a link for golf netting 25mm, but you'd have to shop around for prices etc,http://www.coastalnets.co.uk/golf_nets.htm

For stable use, would it be possible to put the hose 1/4 the way down for easy filling and then thread cord through the top to hold it together in a stable ?

Love the idea of hanging it between two trees for out side though.

 

[freckles22uk]

Hi,

thanks for adding the link Horserider they are also on ebay.. and I think you could have the top opening any way you like, a case of trying out what works for you... though if its stretched like mine its best to have the 'back' edge fastened a bit shorter in length than the front, so you have a better opening.. a friend has them in her stables and has attached them to the wall ..... I just go round with the barrow and fill, so need to even take them down

the edges.... the complete piece was binded at the edges, but as I had to cut it, I used those bits at the top, (and the side on a couple of them) then on the others edges used a similar type of cord to 'stitch' it together, weaving through the holes, (the second one in to give extra strength)

 

[MerrySherryRider]

Hi,

a friend has them in her stables and has attached them to the wall ..... I just go round with the barrow and fill, so need to even take them down

That sounds like heaven, currently spending my days stuffing nets while the neds eat faster than I'm stuffing.

 

[freckles22uk]

I HATE stuffing nets, tonight, I went out (horses at home) fed all 3, filled all 3 nets... checked rugs and was back in the house in under 15 mins....