We've all dealt with the struggle of feeding hay. Your horse spills it every where. Walks through it, uses it as a bathroom, and sleeps in it. Such a waste of time and money. So you think I will buy a hay bag. Problem solved right? Well it turns out that isn't always the easiest solution. Which hay bag should I buy. What size do I need? Where are there so many options? So you finally settle on one. Perhaps one with pretty colors or great reviews.
You're excited finally your hay isn't being wasted; or is it? A few weeks later your horse has torn holes in the bag. The opening is also small and the bag is frustrating to fill. Such a pain. You wanted quick and easy. Not tedious and wasteful. So you try other styles and watch more money go out with the trash.
Well we've been through the struggle. Paid countless dollars; and said a few choice words at the frustration previous hay bags have brought. We finally found a solution. An all natural approach to hay feeding. The Derby Originals Natural Grazer Slow Feed Hay Bag. (Patent Pending) So we're sure you're curious now. What's so great about this bag? Well here are your answers.
Slow fed hay bags and nets reduce the risk of ulcers, decrease the secretion of cortisol, helps minimize and alleviate boredom, increases chew time, increases digestion, reduces hay waste and assist in weight management.
- Horses naturally eat with their heads down. This creates less strain on the skeletal system and soft tissue which is not provided with standard hanging bags and nets.
- Natural Grazing enables the nasal passages to drain effectively
- Horses emotional states are closely tied to their body position and posture. If a horse is required to eat with their head elevated it encourages an alert and tense mental state
- Eating from the ground reduces the risk of hay and dust falling into your horse's eyes
- Eating from the ground does not restrict the horse's peripheral vision. When the peripheral vision is impaired it can create tension psychologically. Horses are prey animals and depend on sight and sound to detect predators
- All bags can be used on the ground or hung up if desired. Straps are removable so that there is no hardware when fed from the ground. Please remove straps when feeding from ground to prevent any injuries. Each bag includes 2 adjustable straps for hanging
- Every bag has handles on the top and bottom for easier lifting
- Holds approximately 3/4 of a bale
- Comes with extra rope for lacing bag- Please see video for how to.
- 1.75" x 1.75" slow feed openings
- 228 openings and 202 cross stitches for extra support and durability
- Mildew proof nylon
- Bag is 18" x 19" x 26"
The best part is that this hay bag comes with a limited 1 year warranty. That's right Folks; if it breaks, depending on the situation, Derby Originals will replace the Hay bag! No more wasted money. The bag even comes in 3 different colors.
We have found filling it to be a breeze. It seems easiest to start with the bailing twine on the bale.
Simply stand the bale upright, slide the hay bag over it, tie the bag shut, cut the twine and pull them out, and ta da! Your bale is now safe from the destruction and waste of your horse. If your bale is too large no worries. Just follow the above steps but instead of tying the bag shut first just cut the twine and remove the extra flakes. Problem solved.
So where do you find this amazing bag? We've provided a handy little link for you
http://www.tackwholesale.com/product_info.php?products_id=4913