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Location: the land of dust & sticks | anybody used one?? Are they really that much better/ easier to use than a regular net? |
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| barrelchasinmonki - 2018-07-22 6:57 AM
anybody used one?? Are they really that much better/ easier to use than a regular net?
I haven't used a Hay Chix net, but I love the slow feed hay nets from Big D's. |
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| We use them. We have the regular size for travel and use the whole square bale nets in the winter to feed free choice grass hay.
They are super easy to load. I’ve used some other slow feeders that were a pain to load. The big ones have held up super well - as have our small ones, but they don’t have the constant use for months on end that the big ones do.
There’s a couple gals on here who usually have 20% off codes :) |
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| I have haychix in my round bale. Has saved me sooooo much money. Worth every penny |
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Location: the land of dust & sticks | Oh max- does the heavier cord at the opening make it easier to fill with flakes of hay? Like it will weigh the net down where as the regular ones it just flops on top..... |
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| barrelchasinmonki - 2018-07-22 5:25 PM
Oh max- does the heavier cord at the opening make it easier to fill with flakes of hay? Like it will weigh the net down where as the regular ones it just flops on top.....
I think that’s part of it, the material also stays open whereas the “plastic” like nylon cheap ones want to come back in on themselves and not stay open, if that makes sense.
The bale sized ones are very easy to pull over a bale, close, and then cut the bale strings once you’ve got it hung up. I’ve also hand stuffed the square bale sized ones by sticking the bag in the 55 gallon drum and pulling it up over the top and cinching the cord around the barrel. Stuffed hay off a round bale in there and then untied the cord and voila.
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Location: the land of dust & sticks | Oh Max that’s a great idea for pulling off a round roll!! I’m actually doing that with one horse right now bc feeding a roll is so much cheaper than square bales! If I get one I will have to try that! Currently I’ve just been hooking the toe of my shoes in the net and pushing the hay in. Thank you for your input! |
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| They are great. I use them on the road and at home in stalls. I became a dealer. If you have any specific questions on a product, let me know! |
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Location: Smack Dab in the Middle | I only have the 1/2 bale size Hay Chix net, and I really like it. I have 4 slow feed nets that I bought off amazon--I think they are Shire's brand...cost was $10 or so per net. I added a caribeaner clip so I don't have to mess with tying them up in the stalls. As far as loading them and the horses eating from them, they are about equal. I use an old mineral tub and put my nets in there, then fold the top down over the tub, drop in my flakes and wah-lah! The cheapies have the advantage there because I don't have to tie them shut like the Hay Chix net. That part is kind of a pain in the cold months with gloves. BUT...my Hay Chix net has held up way better. Several of my cheapies have developed holes, which I've patched, but I really need to replace one or two of them. I did try one of the Tough 1 nets from TSC, and that was a complete waste of money.
My good horse is stall bound right now. I was really worried about it, since he has some gut issues, but I feel like the slow feed nets (he is the lucky recipient of the one Hay Chix) have really really helped him. He's maintaining his weight way better than I had hoped he would and I think it's because the net keeps him "grazing" all day.
Editing to add a pic of my set up and both nets. Haychix is behind, cheapie is in front. I have a better pic but of course it won’t load...
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Location: Georgia | I absolutely LOVE my hay chix products. They are well worth the price. I save so much money in feed and hay now. I have every product they make. So if you have any questions or want to know what would fit your needs the best, just send me a dm. There is a 20% off link in my signature 
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| I have a Hay Chix for square bales and really like it. Easy to load and tie off. I don't use it daily, but I've had it for about a year and a half and it's holding up great. I'm tempted to get one for my round bales this winter to stretch my hay out longer. We're in the middle of a drought and got less than half the hay we cut last year.... |
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Location: OH. IO | I've heard they have made ALOT of horses sore,in fact,there was a post on here not to long ago,seems alot of people have stopped using them. |
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Location: the land of dust & sticks | How would they make a horse sore?? I have some of the cheaper nets but need to replace sooner or later. Thanks for all the input! |
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Location: MN | I love mine. I have the half bale one and it makes such a huge difference in the amount of time it takes one to eat! I also have one for my round bales as well. Makes it so my pig of a horse cant just sit there and gorge himself. |
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Location: Georgia | jake16 - 2018-07-24 6:29 PM
I've heard they have made ALOT of horses sore,in fact,there was a post on here not to long ago,seems alot of people have stopped using them.
lol I have no idea how it would make a horse sore. Its no different than feeding out of a hay rack. I actually hang my net much lower than any hay rack ive ever seen |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | jake16 - 2018-07-24 5:29 PM I've heard they have made ALOT of horses sore,in fact,there was a post on here not to long ago,seems alot of people have stopped using them. I am one of the ones that dont like these slow feeder hay nets, my horses would have to really fight to get what they wanted turning their heads every which way and would tweak their necks so they were getting sore all threw their neck area, so started back with the reg. hay nets and just putting their hay back on the ground when its dry and no more soreness, heck I cant even give my nets aways nobody here or at least the horse owners I know will not use them. I tryed to give them to my race horse trainer friend and she laughed and said her horses give her the finger when she tryed out these nets, she didnt like how they were holding their heads while trying to eat out of these slow feeders.
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Location: the land of dust & sticks | Honestly any type/brand of net could cause soreness because it’s not their natural way if eating off the ground. I’ve not noticed any soreness with mine in a cheap slow feed net so hopefully will be ok. Thank you. |
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Location: Georgia | Southtxponygirl - 2018-07-25 7:31 PM
jake16 - 2018-07-24 5:29 PM I've heard they have made ALOT of horses sore,in fact,there was a post on here not to long ago,seems alot of people have stopped using them. I am one of the ones that dont like these slow feeder hay nets, my horses would have to really fight to get what they wanted turning their heads every which way and would tweak their necks so they were getting sore all threw their neck area, so started back with the reg. hay nets and just putting their hay back on the ground when its dry and no more soreness, heck I cant even give my nets aways nobody here or at least the horse owners I know will not use them. I tryed to give them to my race horse trainer friend and she laughed and said her horses give her the finger when she tryed out these nets, she didnt like how they were holding their heads while trying to eat out of these slow feeders.
Ill take you r nets if you still have them!! Ill pay shipping. I use the heck out of them. Send me a DM if you want to get rid of them
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Location: the end of the rainbow | mandita8907 - 2018-07-26 7:02 AM
Southtxponygirl - 2018-07-25 7:31 PM
jake16 - 2018-07-24 5:29 PM I've heard they have made ALOT of horses sore,in fact,there was a post on here not to long ago,seems alot of people have stopped using them. I am one of the ones that dont like these slow feeder hay nets, my horses would have to really fight to get what they wanted turning their heads every which way and would tweak their necks so they were getting sore all threw their neck area, so started back with the reg. hay nets and just putting their hay back on the ground when its dry and no more soreness, heck I cant even give my nets aways nobody here or at least the horse owners I know will not use them. I tryed to give them to my race horse trainer friend and she laughed and said her horses give her the finger when she tryed out these nets, she didnt like how they were holding their heads while trying to eat out of these slow feeders.
Ill take you r nets if you still have them!! Ill pay shipping. I use the heck out of them. Send me a DM if you want to get rid of them
You beat me to the punch o was going to say exactly the same thing. Lol |
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Location: South Georgia | I want one of these so badly so my guy will not burn through his hay so quickly in his stall, but the place I board at feeds off of a round bale. Wrestling with loose hay pulled off of a bale would be a challenge to get into a net. :( |
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