ChestnutConvert
Well-Known Member
I'm looking to change to using to feeding from tubs in the stable and was thinking of attaching them to the wall but need some tips on how, where to position and any other useful bits of advice.
Ta!
Ta!
Using Tub trugs to feed hay in stable
- Thread starter ChestnutConvert
- Start date
Patterdale
Well-Known Member
I feed out of those massive plastic barrels cut in half, I don't attach them though I just leave them loose and they are fine, but my stables are 16x16.
I've often thought of attachingthem but I can't think of a safe way so will watch this with interest!
I've often thought of attachingthem but I can't think of a safe way so will watch this with interest!
Ladyinred
Well-Known Member
We fixed ours to the wall with an eye (from a hook and eye bolt) screwed into the wall and the trug tied to that. Did it work?? Initially. Then he discovered it would revolve on itself so he would pull the hay out and trample it to play with the trug, which he soon trashed!!
I have decided that some horses are too bright for their own good and his hay is now dumped on a clean bit of floor.. what we waste in hay we save in paying out for new ways to feed it.
I have decided that some horses are too bright for their own good and his hay is now dumped on a clean bit of floor.. what we waste in hay we save in paying out for new ways to feed it.
FfionWinnie
Well-Known Member
I would leave on floor level in a corner and affix two rings to the wall to attach the handles with tie wraps (cable ties).
Natch
Well-Known Member
PMSL ladyinred!
My initial thought is that the hay would just get pulled out very easily. Can you make a haybar instead?
My initial thought is that the hay would just get pulled out very easily. Can you make a haybar instead?
ribbons
Well-Known Member
I saw advertised once a heavy metal ring with bars across like a bicycle wheel that you placed on top of hay in a big container. To stop horse throwing hay out. Thought it a great idea but by the time I got round to ordering one I couldn't find advert. Never seen it since. Been thinking of getting farrier to make me one.
YasandCrystal
Well-Known Member
You could make and use a hay feeder like this and as long as it is secured via an eye and string at the back it should be fine. I use these in all my paddocks for feeding hay and haylage and am up to 5 now
Patterdale
Well-Known Member
YasandCrystal they're brilliant!!
*runs outside to find some new barrels*
*runs outside to find some new barrels*
Elsbells
Well-Known Member
Very clever idea. Where did you source the wheelie bins though?
fallenangel123
Well-Known Member
I used to attach my trugs to the wall with carabinas on the handles and tie rings screwed to the wall. The horses always managed to get them off and I worried about them standing on the clips so now I just leave the trugs in the corner. Sometimes they've wandered a bit but not far.
YasandCrystal
Well-Known Member
Very clever idea. Where did you source the wheelie bins though?
Look on ebay - you may find a local seller and actually I am sure I bought one and even with postage it was very reasonable and not much over £30. I am lucky in Essex there are always men with vans selling these for £30 each in laybys!
I copied the idea and they really work well - especially the fact that they hold almost a whole bale and you can wheel them into place - really easy and keeps it all dry
Littlelegs
Well-Known Member
I've used a tub trug in a tyre. And for a pony on soaked hay I put half a breezeblock in the bottom, then another trug with the hay in on top. Was only a mini though & not one given to pawing so not sure how you'd do it with a horse. I just use the floor normally.
RubysGold
Well-Known Member
I have hay nets. But when i bought my 3yo he kept playing with his water. So i got 2 tie rings fastened at the right height to cable tie the bucket to tie wall.
Oberon
Well-Known Member
I use them for the old man. It works nicely and much, much cheaper and less fuss than a hay bar etc.
For the The Tank, I use a small holed haynet and tie it to the bottom of the wall (like they do in Europe) with the strings tucked inside (you can see the metal ring behind the red bucket).
For the The Tank, I use a small holed haynet and tie it to the bottom of the wall (like they do in Europe) with the strings tucked inside (you can see the metal ring behind the red bucket).
Natch
Well-Known Member
To the person who said about a metal wheel thing to stick in the top, I know what you mean and am sure they are still sold... Look a bit like a snowflake the ones I have seen... Have you tried robbies and derby house?
Ali2
Well-Known Member
My tub trug is attached to the wall with a tie ring. If I want to slow them down I tie a trickle net, a double netted net or a net to the tie ring and if I don;t then I just put the hay in the trug
misterjinglejay
Well-Known Member
You could make and use a hay feeder like this and as long as it is secured via an eye and string at the back it should be fine. I use these in all my paddocks for feeding hay and haylage and am up to 5 now
Absolutely fantastic idea
happyhacking:)
Well-Known Member
Been thinking bout getting a couple of the wheely bins myself. Do they take a fair amount of abuse? I can see my youngster kicking and pawing at it.
Clava
Well-Known Member
I guess on of these might work too (obviously remove the bottom hatch)
http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?um=1...w=136&start=0&ndsp=14&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0,i:77
http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?um=1...w=136&start=0&ndsp=14&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0,i:77
YasandCrystal
Well-Known Member
My 17hh WB managed to crack the blue one by booting it last winter
That was when he was in his pained and grumpy phase and lashing out all the time, but I still use it happyhacking:)
Well-Known Member
Anyone know where to get them from at a better price (I won't pay £59 each for them on eBay)
Abacus
Well-Known Member
Deleted
MissMistletoe
Well-Known Member
What about using one of those black plastic composter bins you see at the garden centres?
They already have the hole cut out at the front bottom and the lid comes off.
They already have the hole cut out at the front bottom and the lid comes off.
turkana
Well-Known Member
I saw some big tubs in Wickes a few weeks ago, I can't remember the price but it's worth a look, or maybe Screwfix sells them as well?
YasandCrystal
Well-Known Member
there are cheaper ones on ebay - collection eg Hampshire, Bristol......
These are free delivery £45
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WHEELIE-B...944?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item35bff675c0
Clava
Well-Known Member
Oberon
Well-Known Member
I looked into that and figured one kick and it would shatter.
A 75ltr trug is about £12 and won't shatter with a kick, so I went with them.
YasandCrystal
Well-Known Member
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WHEELIE-B...944?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item35bff675c0
This one's cheaper and there are collection only ones you need to check location.
ChestnutConvert
Well-Known Member
Great idea with the wheelies but in a stable.... not sure my liveries would be happy!
With have a think on the tub trug idea as i have a few that do need slowing down so trying to think of a way of solving that.
Good ideas to go with though.
With have a think on the tub trug idea as i have a few that do need slowing down so trying to think of a way of solving that.
Good ideas to go with though.
Oberon
Well-Known Member
If they're not shod - you could put a small holed net in the trug, upside down. Cut a hole in the bottom curve of the trug, feed the net string through and tie to the wall behind the trug.?
Of course - you could just use nets as normal....but I am more interested in ground feeding than anything else
.