tubby1
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As the title says I need a hay net to slow down my greedy mare . Is it worth buying the trickle or elim a net or do you just get the same results double netting. ?
Trickle net, elim a net or double net ?
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Cazza525
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The same results I reckon. Mine just bit a bigger hole in the elim a net!
Jingleballs
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I've used double nets to some effect.
The Eliminets generally don't get great reviews whereas people are raving about the trickle net although they are obviously a bit pricey.
I'm considering a trickle net for my coblet but want to speak to the physio at the weekend to see what she thinks about the potential to cause tension in the neck/poll. He carries a bit of tension in those areas anyway and since the physio is a big advocate for feeding from the floor I doubt she'll recommend them.
That said, I think I'd consider feeding one normal doubled net and a trickle net (he gets 2 nets in the winter anyway) That way he can scoff the first net but the tickle net will give him something to nibble on through the night!
The Eliminets generally don't get great reviews whereas people are raving about the trickle net although they are obviously a bit pricey.
I'm considering a trickle net for my coblet but want to speak to the physio at the weekend to see what she thinks about the potential to cause tension in the neck/poll. He carries a bit of tension in those areas anyway and since the physio is a big advocate for feeding from the floor I doubt she'll recommend them.
That said, I think I'd consider feeding one normal doubled net and a trickle net (he gets 2 nets in the winter anyway) That way he can scoff the first net but the tickle net will give him something to nibble on through the night!
Mongoose11
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Tricklenet definitely not the same as double netting. I would say a tricklenet is more like a quadruple net!
Mongoose11
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@Babybear. That is what I do. Normal net for bulk of hay and then trickle to nibble at all night. Works well!
Shysmum
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there's a long post on here about this, from last week i think, if you do a search 
galaxy
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Trickle net is far more effective than double betting and very tough (my girl but through 4 normal nets in 6 months, used a trickle net all last winter and still good as new!). She also has regular physio check ups and has never had any neck issues. They are not vicious with the net, it wouldn't get them anywhere, they have to use their teeth and lips....
Goldenstar
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Trickle nets are excellent .
Jingleballs
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Glad to hear that works well! Mine will full on attack his hay net when he first comes in hence why I wanted to make sure he didn't strain himself using the trickle net.
Think I'll order on on payday so I've got on in time for winter!
Cheiro1
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Definitely the trickle net. My mare can eat through a triple netted net twice as fast as she can eat through the trickle net!
philamena
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trickle net definitely more restrictive than double netting. Too restrictive for my girl who couldn't get the technique and was leaving too much and getting too grumpy. As she's had ulcers i didn't want to risk it and went back to double nets. Definitely smallest holes and most robust net I've found though so worth a try.
tubby1
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Thanks for your replies. I think I'll go with a trickle net & normal net for overnight .
**Vanner**
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I have double netted, used eliminets and trickle nets.
Trickle nets are by far the best.
Trickle nets are by far the best.
Twinkley Lights
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We have had trickle net for a month only issue that it rubs the fine hairs of her lips and muzzle leaving her with a bald look oh and she has made a bigger hole hence bald patch probably. She seems to have lost more weight - weigh in for this week tomorrow.
oh and she has made a bigger hole hence bald patch probably. She seems to have lost more weight - weigh in for this week tomorrow.dalidaydream
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My pony did serious damage to his neck with a trickle net - if yours is like mine and attacks the net I really wouldn't recommend one. I can see they're fine for horses who will calmly stand and nibble but surely it's the piggies that need to be slowed down
soulfull
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I too use same system
Put hay in his hay bar that he can dive into when he first comes in hungry or just greedy. Then have a elim a net for through the night to pick at. I haven't found any problems with the net. Much better and stronger than double netting. Especially when they pull one net through the other just drive me nuts
I can see it might cause problems if they don't have a certain amount they can get too fast when they first come in tho
Put hay in his hay bar that he can dive into when he first comes in hungry or just greedy. Then have a elim a net for through the night to pick at. I haven't found any problems with the net. Much better and stronger than double netting. Especially when they pull one net through the other just drive me nuts
I can see it might cause problems if they don't have a certain amount they can get too fast when they first come in tho
dalidaydream
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I've tried that with mine, it makes no difference - all food has to be hoovered up as quick as equinely possible
Mongoose11
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Since reading this thread and already an avid tricklenet user I am going to alternate my approach slightly. Going to be a ball ache and people on the yard will think I am mad but.....
Hay on floor for ultimate chomping, eliminet (just purchased) for steady troffing and finally tricklenet for all night nibbling. Perfecto!
Hay on floor for ultimate chomping, eliminet (just purchased) for steady troffing and finally tricklenet for all night nibbling. Perfecto!
shadowboy
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My chirp also had concerns about the neck issue of trickle nets, seems some have had problems on here too. That's made my mind up for me now!
wiz07
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I double net the small holed haylage nets for my scoffer fatty. With a small amount on floor for quick scoffage on comming in.
Works well - does not pull one net through the other and still has handfull or so left in the morning
Works well - does not pull one net through the other and still has handfull or so left in the morning
StoptheCavalry
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My horse has a habit of spitting his hay all over the floor and over the door. His current net I think has slightly larger than average holes so he seems to pull alot out, eventually he does seem to eat what he's dropped on the floor but there seems to be alot of waste. Would a trickle net help prevent this from happening?
Vetwrap
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I bought an elim a net a fortnight ago and it is un-knotting itself. Personally, I wouldn't bother with one of these again. My other standard, small holed Shires net is much more resiliant and hardwearing.
I've read wonderful reviews of the trickle net though - and would like to try one of these at some point.
I've read wonderful reviews of the trickle net though - and would like to try one of these at some point.
Tiddlepiddle
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OLDGREYMARE
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Just started my fattie with a trickle net,works a treat,she is losing weight ,still happy and my haylage will last a bit longer saving me money.She empties the net overnight but it has certainly slowed down her eating.well pleased
NooNoo59
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What a good idea - put some hay in the haybar to start with then in small holed net for night grazing, thats what i love about this forum, things like that which i could have worked out for myself but havent!! Think my pony will like this idea!
maxapple
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I recently bought a trickle net for my little cob and it's fab. She has lost weight too and it does keep her going for quite a while and there is no waste on the stable floor.
When I first got it, I had to put some hay in a normal net too as it took her a while to get the hang of it. I now give all her hay inn the trickle net, but put a bit on the floor for when she first comes in so she doesn't get annoyed with the net!
When I first got it, I had to put some hay in a normal net too as it took her a while to get the hang of it. I now give all her hay inn the trickle net, but put a bit on the floor for when she first comes in so she doesn't get annoyed with the net!
bouncingbean
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I got a trickle net for my boy recently to slow down his eating and it has worked a treat. A bit pricey to buy initially but well worth it in my opinion.
I thought he would get annoyed with not being able to get much hay out at a time but he worked out pretty quickly how to use it and seems a lot more settled being in now, plus there is no wastage on the floor so a good investment all round!
I thought he would get annoyed with not being able to get much hay out at a time but he worked out pretty quickly how to use it and seems a lot more settled being in now, plus there is no wastage on the floor so a good investment all round!
Cedars
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Bought 3 trickle nets a week ago and tbh they're rubbish. They're impossible to fill on your own, they dont open wide enough!! They skin your fingers as you stuff them, the rope is hard to get a good knot in and it hasn't slowed down my three greedy buggers that much at all.
Waiting to see if I'll become more impressed but I doubt it!
Waiting to see if I'll become more impressed but I doubt it!
Mongoose11
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Cedars - the trickle nets do seem to 'open' up easier after using for a while. I am going to tie a loop of baling twine onto mine to avoid fighting to get the knot through one of the holes to tie it up.
I had planned to have some loose, eliminet, tricklenet.....
Eliminet has proven to be a total waste of money. Have used it for three weeks and has holes in it already - it allowed more hay out in one chunk than double netting did. Useless. Tricklnet still looks like new months later.
I had planned to have some loose, eliminet, tricklenet.....
Eliminet has proven to be a total waste of money. Have used it for three weeks and has holes in it already - it allowed more hay out in one chunk than double netting did. Useless. Tricklnet still looks like new months later.
Donkeyslave
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Has anyone used tricklenets for donkeys? I have been using them with mine (trickle net mini) but I am concerned about the frustration and anger aspect. I watched them this a.m. and my gelding was grabbing it and pulling with such force over and over again! He has been using it now for about 6 weeks. It has slowed them down and they make half kilo of hay last 1.5 hrs. approx. I do feed low down and 4 feeds a day as they're on a dust patch ( we're in Spain) but maybe I'll try lowering them to the ground (they're unshod) Any suggestions?