When to use hay nets

[@jeanetteyork2582]

Thank you for this video. We're in winter already in NH. I use hay nets to feed at our lower barn stations both during the day and at night. I have only long ears and have found they waste less hay when fed by hay net hung high on a post. I also have a messy Molly mule and she's so bad spreading hay from bales all over the ground! I didn't know about the Orange Net slow feeder nets. Thanks for the reference! 🐴

[@VersatileHorsemanship]

I absolutely love using hay nets. I get mine from Hay Chix and have been really happy with their product. We live in Upper Michigan and have a very muddy spring and fall. I save about 25% on hay when I use the nets. We have 20 head of horses and feed hay year round so that’s a pretty significant amount of savings. I will check out the orange ones too. Thanks for sharing!

[@earth2wendy]

Great info and caveats, thanks! Also check out Thin Air Canvas for their ‘lifetime sturdy,’ woven strap slow-feeder “nets” that are not nets. They’ve made all the difference for our one particularly choke-prone and overweight-prone saddle donkey. Mixing hay with straw in their slow feeders also helps slow things down and keep our donkeys busy longer. Appreciate your channel devoted to the training and care of intelligent, useful donkeys!

[@hestarranch1048]

I had med. size like 3 inch holes but my horses trar them up with their feet so thank you for the tip with the small holes and the good quality

[@jejosi]

I feed in slowfeeder nets for short and long ears but always give a bit loose on the ground as well for them to eat direct. I find this prevents fustration especially when they are a bit hungry. I hang nets low to prevent dust in eyes and nose and to promote a natural posture while eating. Fully agree that any nets with large holes are very dangerous.

[@ClearCreekCabinMiniFarm]

We just started using a hay net for our miniatures - Slow going at this point - it will take a while for them to buddy up to it - They pull the hay out just fine, when we get it started for them...lol - Great video & Great Channel - Thanks

[@LimeLady1010]

I'm in the process of adopting 2 donkeys, one of which is over weight. She has a hefty fat roll on the neck and fat deposits on her hind end. Would the orange nets be safe to use for daily feeding for a bit to help slow her down?

[@erniecothran3112]

I recently purchased hay nets twice. They are bag net that are almost useless because they are so hard to fill. It has gotten difficult to get quality anymore less you mortgage the farm.

[@MrTWIGGYRUTH]

Hi I have a 20 month old entire donkey, if I have him castrated now, will it affect his growth, if so, how? Many thanks, love your videos, you've taught me so much

[@mountainridgegear8172]

It shouldn’t negatively effect growth. Castration effects muscle so a gelding generally won’t have the muscle mass an intact Jack will have.

[@MrTWIGGYRUTH]

@@mountainridgegear8172 so sorry I wrote that my donkey is 20 months....that was a typing error! He's 10 months, is he too young to castrate in your opinion. Thanks again for all your help 😊

[@mountainridgegear8172]

@@MrTWIGGYRUTH check with your vet but folks will begin castrating at several different times: after 6mo, when the testicles drop or when the jack starts giving attention to jennets.

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