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tangledmanes |
Texas Hay Net
Apr 5 2011, 5:18 PM EDT
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In October of 2009, the Texas Hay Net became the first commercial round bale slow feeder net listed on our wiki. This thread is the place to add your comments if you've tried it!
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DutchHollow |
1. RE: Texas Hay Net
Apr 8 2011, 4:08 PM EDT
Haven't tried the Texas but I used the Slow Bale Buddy.http://www.youtube.com/lklik6#p/u/5/SJtae_OmKZ0 Do you find this valuable? |
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2. RE: Texas Hay Net
Sep 11 2011, 9:02 AM EDT
My small mesh hay nets are holding up very well but I see there is a difference in the thickness of the netting. Considering the cost of the large bale nets, for me if the net lasts only 2 years, that represents the cost of 5 bales, the equivalent of what is being wasted - so no real return on my investment. We aren't seeing personal use postings on the comparicon chart, as with the other products. A large net lasted a friend less than 4 months and it was kept under a roof out of the elements. The idea behind them is great but more testing for durability should be done.
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tangledmanes |
3. RE: Texas Hay Net
Sep 27 2011, 11:03 AM EDT
I've been using one for six months now and I like it better and better with each bale put in it. My horses did chew one hole in the netting - and these horses are well accustomed to eating from SMHN! But that was the only damage, and it is big enough to hold the largest bale. http://paddockparadise.wetpaint.com/page/Tangledmanes+Hay+Well I love the red cord that marks an "X" in the center, but I didn't know what to do with the four green ropes, and I should have burned their ends. It is still in great shape. I have tried different methods of using it, including wrapping it over a bale, fastened along the bottom; under a bale, fastened at the top and secured to a rafter to keep it from being pushed out of the shelter; and my favorite - in a feeder box. The only downside for me is that the holes are not quite small enough for my horses, so now I've doubled another net over the "wishing well" feeder box I made. Depending on the weight of the bale, each one lasts my three horses 3-5 weeks. 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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4. RE: Texas Hay Net
Oct 30 2011, 7:23 AM EDT
The "built-in" green ropes are for hanging the net. Some users rig a pulley system up in the rafters of their shelters and use either one or two pulleys to hang the netting. Not trying to hang the bale, but just the 20 pounds of netting.The physics of any hay net is the fact that a horse CAN bite through any natural material if he wants to! Once they learn how to extract the hay, they leave the threads alone. At the beginning, you should watch closely for holes and tie them up with baling twine or zip ties as soon as you spot them. (be sure to trim ends of the zip ties so you don't have an "eye" poked). This is the only net on the market with a 90 day money back guarantee for ANY REASON! I can't imagine the one comment that it lasted only 4 months! I really find that hard to believe. And why didn't she contact TX Haynets? This is the strongest netting out there without getting a net that is too heavy to throw over the bale! I am the maker of this net... (not sure why I couldn't sign in with my Texas Haynet ID) Anyone with problems should call me 325-247-6423 I am available to everyone and will help you work out any issues! Just a note...the thinner the blades on the grass, the easier it is to extract from this net. Some Tiffton and other heavier grasses can still be used with this net...I personally use Prairie grass and Coastal grass both thin blades and I am not having any issues feeding the Insulin Resistant horses here at Little Thunder Stables. If I made the holes smaller, it would not be a versatile for such a wide variety of grasses. You also have to take into account the time saved from not having to clean up around your round bale ring as well as the time saved from not having to take a round bale out to the pasture/paddock as often. It is not just the dollar saved from not having to buy as many round bales... it is also much time saved! 5 out of 5 found this valuable. Do you? |
