This hay weigher actually works! I was a little skeptical but it works really well.
Have ordered a few times - excellent product, use on horses & dogs. Also, love being able to contact the team when there's questions or issues - great customer service and very prompt. Delivery on all products is always VERY efficient - love this.
Have been using these nets (knotted original) for years. The first ones we bought are still going strong and haven't needed repairs yet despite being thrashed by very determined, bossy and smart ponies! We've appreciated the slight changes in design over the years - particularly the larger opening to make it easier to get hay in. We use an old folding laundry hamper frame to hook the nets open to make it easier to fill them - but we'd love a product designed specifically to make loading the nets easy if you don't have access to posts that you can setup a hook system.
We use the 40mm moderate size holes and find this is perfect for slowing down eating without our ponies getting frustrated - we tried the 30mm and although one of our ponies tolerated it well, the other one hated it (aggressively chomp the net, chuck it in the air, stomp his feet) - but none of this behaviour with the 40mm.
Provided hooves are well trimmed, we often leave the nets on the paddock ground, with the drawstring tied up into a little ball (or replaced entirely with a D-shackle) to avoid tangles/injury-generators, and we find this gives the ponies a good natural grazing position and keeps them engaged as the net moves around while they're eating from it (being smart ponies, it didn't take long for ours to learn to just stand on one corner of the net to stop it moving).
Saves so much from being wasted - and because we feed out twice/day we use the nets to pre-pack all the feeds for the week so it's an easy grab and hang (or grab and chuck over the fence) before and after work.
Have ordered this a few times now - applies so easily with the brush and stays on the horse even after eating, drinking and itching. We use it in small amounts on our pony with a pink nose. We've also found it beneficial over sensitive areas of the skin where hair has been rubbed away and it seems to sooth the area. It definitely makes wherever you apply it look white - which I find useful on my darker horse as I can visually see when it's wearing off and needs to be re-applied.
I've used this net for about a month. So far, no holes, which my horses have put holes in every other net I've had within days, so I'm very happy. The size is great, I can actually fit it all the way around our extra large round bales. Great product!
I was hesitant to purchase three nets and was wondering if they would truly be worth it. They arrived right before an unexpected 3-day windstorm (80+ mph gusts) and I must say that they already proved their worth! Not only did my horses’ hay stay within their feeder, but it also kept them occupied for much longer throughout the day. The knotless nets are exceptional!
I wish these clips were a bit bigger as I hang the bags and the thick rope is difficult to get it in and still clip them on a sturdy hangar.
I initially bought the half bale bags, but I hand tgem and it’s very heavy. I now have to 2-4 flake bags and honestly, all the bags are generously sized. I’ll update after using them a while to report on how well they stay intact.
Love the 3cm hay nets slows my 2 down alot and love the knotless as mine chew knots out of normal hay nets
We have some heavy horses that eat most of their meals out of hay bags in troughs, and it can be hard to find heavy duty nets that are also easy to close, the right size, etc. I am super impressed with these nets, that there are a lot of different size options and hole options.
We have bought the knotless 2cm slow feeder nets, they are very durable and a lot easier on our horses mouths. They are durable- and great product.
Great and novel idea. Hate the clips and especially that they are stocked on. Can’t change them or if one breaks I can’t replace it.
I modified a little to fit in a large stand-up feeder. Seems to be working great! 👍
Love the hay nets, they are so good, slows down my horses eating there hay! 🙂
My net arrived promptly and it’s perfect. Easy to put on and the bale is lasting way longer now
These are absolutely brilliant nets. My pony can dispatch a section of hay in minutes. Using these nets means I can tie them properly and chuck them in the field. And it takes her longer to eat it.
Very good for ponies that are little piggies!
I’m comparing these bags to several other high quality, expensive hay bags I’ve used over the years. Due to a heavy duty/import fees from Canada, I decided to try these bags instead of reordering my favorites. I have a herd of very hungry hippo Morgans. Been using super slow feed hay nets for 5 years and have tried many brands.
Pros: 3/4” holes are great for experienced horses. It’s the smallest size I can find anywhere. Material is soft and appears durable and similar in quality to other bags I’ve used. Knotless is always my preference.
Cons: top rope for closing and hanging bags is cheap and awful. Literally the worst kind of rope to work with. I hate it. They need to replace it with soft, marine grade rope like other brands do. Also, there is no lock or toggle at the top to keep horses from shoving their nose down in the opening. Lastly, the square shape is odd and all the ragged/rough edges are for sure going to be the weak spot. I hope they hold up. But a seamless design would be much better. I was shocked by the rough and unfinished edges on each short side were.
Bottom line: they are my second favorite nets so far. We’ll see how they hold up. My favorite bags lasted 3 years. I hope these will go at least two.
I only use hay nets from gutzbusta for a reason. They are great quality, essy to fill or put over the hay roll and last. My horses love them.
Really happy with this product, its easy to apply and keeps my horses pink nose from burning throughout summer, the applicator brush is very handy too!
I have owned horses off and on for over 40 yrs! These are the BEST HAY NETS I have ever used! FINALLY a hay net that is Easy to fill, durable and great quality for the price.
Really really happy with this product - great quality, size is spot on, and hoping to get many years of use out of it 👍 thanks!