Slow hay feeders for fields

[MuddyMonster]

I'm looking for a slow-feed hay box to use in a field (bonus points if you can use in the stable but the field is my priority) with soaked hay.

I've looked at Hay Hutch & the Parralex Hay Saver so far.

Is one better than the other? It needs to be reasonably small holed as my native is a very good doer and durable as pony is, well, a native pony and would A. Trash it and B. Take off lids, etc, on anything that wasnt robust.

Any other suggestions would be gratefully welcomed

 

[CastlelackSportHorses]

Love my paralax hay saver! Every horse in the yard has one!

 

[asmp]

I would also be interested if anyone uses them in a (large) stable.

 

[Molly22]

Love my paralax hay saver! Every horse in the yard has one!

I use these in the field as well. Definitely stops waste and slows them down.

 

[pistolpete]

Nothing slows my beast of a highland down! Good luck.

 

[Ittookawhile]

I have been using my Hay saver all winter, it has been fabulous! Definitely slows my cob down and so much less wastage.

 

[Highmileagecob]

Wonder if you could build something out of pallets? One for the base, four for the sides, and hinge one for the lid. Keep the slats vertical to prevent it being pulled over by an enthusiastic foot.

 

[GypsGal1718]

I use hay pillows for soaked hay in the field! Cheap and cheerful and have stood out well!

 

[asmp]

I use hay pillows for soaked hay in the field! Cheap and cheerful and have stood out well!

Which ones do you use?

 

[GypsGal1718]

The elico ones, although the holes are quite large. There is one just called the hay pillow which you can get smaller holes. https://www.thehaypillow.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopAiYo45DsZgrjlI_Gj5-sXTf-8W39b1TSk4AM5sDAnJ5m8c_aY

 

[MuddyMonster]

Thanks for all the suggestions

I use hay pillows for soaked hay in the field! Cheap and cheerful and have stood out well!

Thank you - I've used hay pillows in the past and they've been great but can't use them in the field now.

Nothing slows my beast of a highland down! Good luck.

Have you tried Tricklenets or Martnets? These are brilliant and only posted this thread as looking for a solid, ground feeder

Wonder if you could build something out of pallets? One for the base, four for the sides, and hinge one for the lid. Keep the slats vertical to prevent it being pulled over by an enthusiastic foot.

I have asked my OH the same question So we'll see if my request for him to build one is granted!

 

[pistolpete]

Tricklenets he just laughed at! He’s a machine! Bless him.

 

[tda]

I would not trust anything built out of pallets for a hungry native it would be matchsticks in no time.

We have a few round metal sheep feeder rings, you could tie a net inside one of those