The other day I received Fira’s latest package in the mail, a large stall ball with holes. In one of my stalls due to the stall bar location, I had to mount it a bit lower than recommended and it ended up being just the right height for my 17H gelding to rub his tail on.Keep your horse entertained in the stall with this toy! However, the nets are kind of flimsy to begin with.Ģ. Thankfully my husband is a handy man and has come up with a way to anchor the bottom of the nets to the wall.so once I get new nets hopefully they will last longer. I have made multiple repairs but now I need 3 new nets because they are beyond repair. The horses flip the nets up onto the locking mechanism at the top of the unit, where they get caught and since the edges of that are SHARP, it rips holes in the net. I installed 4 more of these after buying the first one but since then I am having some regrets.ġ. Great idea but it has some problems I love this concept- super easy to load, slows the hay intake. The barn manager also noted today that it isn't as easy as she thought it would be. Finally, if the net were to tear, it will be a pain in the neck to disengage the frame (there is a threaded connection that requires pliers or a wrench to tighten or loosen). I think there is potential for a horse to knock its face or catch an eye, and if it's hung high enough to be in a safe spot, then the net opening is at an uncomfortable height to stuff hay into the bottom for anyone under 5'7" or without exceptionally long arms. Plus, because it is so fixed, the horse can simply eat with no mental stimulation, and it's easier to scarf down hay (mine noses nets around and that tends to slow him down.) I also don't care for the hardware at the top where the frame locks in. I think it's much easier to fill and hang multiple nets or bags. It supposedly will hold a half bale (bale size being subjective) but once it's filled, it sticks out nearly horizontal. The net portion is conical (narrow at the bottom) so filling it with more than a couple of flakes takes more effort than filling a regular large net that opens wide all the way down. The premise for the design was good but the execution falls short. The barn manager where I board suggested this feeder because it appeared easy for the staff to fill, especially since I request hay be kept in front of my horse while he is stalled. As a result, it’s important to ensure the hay net is safely secured and won’t become loose as the hay is consumed. To withstand the pulling and chewing associated with a hay net in use, the nylon mesh is extremely durable and will not give under pressure. The hay net should be hung at a sufficient height to avoid the risk of entanglement. The Hay Chix® Cinch Net Mini size 1 3/4"- Heavy Duty can serve as a replacement net. Also works well as a pacifier for stall-bound horses. Very easy keepers who have used slow feed nets before do well on this net level. The SF/Slow Feed (1 1/4") opening size is good for horses that doen't get enough exercise or are metabolic. It's great for slowing down horses that eat fast, are generally healthy, but waste too much hay. Also good for horses that haven't used a slow feed net before. The Original (1 3/4") HEAVY DUTY opening size is good for more aggressive eaters and a larger herd. Use in stalls, trailers, lean-tos, turn outs, panels, fences or on barn walls. Ideal for: Large stables and streamlining chores. Once the net is on the frame, turn the nut to close for additional safety and overall structural strength. Open the nut to weave your Cinch Net onto the frame. The patented Free-Up Feeder is great for stall hay feeding and swings open to fill in less than 30 seconds! The metal Free-Up Feeder Frame measures 12" x 24" and features safe, rounded corners, plus a threaded locking nut.
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