Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Things To Consider When Buying Hay Nets For Horses

By Iva Cannon


The moment you decide to raise any kind of animal is the same time when you accept the responsibility of raising them well. Part of this is ensuring that they are fed well. This is why before you decide to have one or a couple, evaluating your capacities to provide for them is necessary.

But feeding horses is not as easy as pie. If you simply place some hay in a place and let them eat it, they might experience some discomfort. Indigestion is one of the most common ones. The larger chunks they eat, the more difficult it is for their stomachs to digest. Hay nets for horses are created to help owners solve this issue.

Using nets control the food intake of the animals. Rather than eat huge chunks and risk having indigestion, placing them in nets help them munch the hays slowly but surely. There are various types of hay at present. To find a good one, you may do the following.

Size of the net. This is highly dependent on your preference. Larger ones will of course contain more hays. If you do not fancy refilling it several times a day, then going for larger sizes can be a good pick. The smaller ones may be easier to handle, though they need more frequent refilling. Either of the two options though are proven to be effective.

Shapes of the holes. Other owners do not see this as an important consideration. After all, regardless of the shape that you choose, horses are still able to eat the hay at their own pace. However, shapes determine the size of the hole. Buy something that you think will make it easier for your horse to get access to their food.

Net quality. Getting a high grade net will ensure durability. Ultimately, this will save you money as well. Compared to the low grade ones which can easily be broken down by constant friction against the horses teeth, the more quality picks offers resilience and durability made to withstand the pressure.

Mounting style. How do you want to place it. Do you want to hang it or will placing it atop a container be better. How about wrapping the hay with it and letting the animals have their way. There are a lot of design options you can find online. You can also see reviews that will help you identify which method is most preferred by other breeders.

Number of nets. The first question is, how many horses do you have. Experts recommend that you follow a one is to one ratio. A unit for a horse. This will prevent them from fighting over their food. Also, this will help them get into the habit of organizing themselves while eating. Plus, it will be easier for you to identify who among them is not eating enough.

Be a responsible owner by doing your end of the bargain. Look for the most efficient methods you can use in serving them their foods. If you are not sure on the specific style that you have to use, feel free to consult other experts who have already tried using the material.




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