Round bale hay nets advice

[solitaire peridot]

Hi I'm looking for recommendations for the best round bales hay nets. Alico and Gee tec seam to have varying reviews.
Any one had a good experience for the durability of these I'd appreciate your advice.
May thanks

 

[honetpot]

I have one that I bought several years ago, not sure what the brand was but off ebay, I think its was about £60. Its got the odd whole but not overly generous in size. I bought a pair of hockey nets off ebay for £40 which were just as good, but you can cover a bigger bale. I use a ring feeder as well, as mine are very clever at getting the hay out what ever I use and it stops them trashing the bale, they have to eat from the top.

 

[solitaire peridot]

I'm impressed with the hockey net idea but I'm pretty rubbish at doing anything like that. Have you found the real one you bought did actually fit over a round bale. I have read conflicting reviews on the nets.

 

[millikins]

You have reminded me I need to buy another one Think mine was a Gee tec, cost about £40 and lasted almost 3 years, used in a ring feeder. Overall pleased, saved a lot of waste and also prevented wasted hay being trampled and creating horrible black stinking boggy mats. Disappointed with the tie pull though.

 

[solitaire peridot]

Thank you, 3 years is pretty good going I'd be happy with that result

 

[Hack4fun]

My experience was not encouraging with an eBay net. It worked great when I first put a bale out but when it got down to the last third it did not achieve anything and the horses walked over the bale. Separating the net from the remains of a soggy bale was very hard work. It formed holes rapidly. I suppose it lasted six months maximum. In the end I bought a ring feeder. So much better. Much less work, no wastage at all. I am converted. I have not tried the net and ring feeder combination as the feeder contains the bale just fine.

 

[MissTyc]

I've just ordered the Tricklenet one, so will hopefully be able to report back soon. I opted for the smallest holes going, for use either with ring feeder or without.

 

[solitaire peridot]

I think using the net with a barrier of some sort will be the best option. I will look forward to hearing what you think to the Tricklenet and get my husband to get his building something suitable skills head on

 

[hihosilver]

I use to use them without the feeder but they are dangerous when hay goes down or when they become stretched- do not use if your horse has shoes.

 

[solitaire peridot]

Thanks, yes I know the risk, none of my horses have shoes.