The Forageplus Slow Feeder Hay Net is a durable, knotless hay net designed to slow down forage intake and support natural trickle feeding.
With a 2.5cm small-hole mesh, this tough hay net helps good doers, laminitis-prone horses, and greedy eaters eat more slowly, improving digestion and promoting effective weight management.
Ideal as a boredom buster trickle net for hay or a haylage net for horses on haylage diets.
Why Choose the Forageplus Slow Feeder Hay Net?
Finding a hay net that is safe, durable, and practical can be difficult. The Forageplus Slow Feeder Hay Net has been designed to meet all three needs:
- A knotless hay net that is soft on lips and gums.
- A tough hay net strong enough to withstand daily use from determined feeders.
- A secure closure system with no loops or gaps, reducing the risk of hooves getting caught.
- Can be used on the ground or hung by the carabiner from a ring tie.
Whether hung in the stable or placed safely on the floor for barefoot horses, this hay net is built to last and made with horse welfare in mind.
Benefits of Slow Feeder Hay Nets
- 2.5cm Small-Hole Mesh – Slows eating for natural trickle feeding.
- Unique tie, toggle system and carabiner – Means safe feeding by the horse from a ring tie or, without the carabiner, from the floor as a hay pillow.
- Multi-Purpose Use – Functions as a hay net, slow feeder hay net, trickle net, and haylage net.
- Knotless Comfort – Gentle, smooth mesh design protects lips and gums.
- Tough & Durable – A truly tough hay net designed for daily use.
- Supports Weight Management – Effective for good doers and laminitis-prone horses.
- Safe Feeding – Secure closure system with a toggle and carabiner prevents dangerous loops or gaps.
- Floor Feeding Friendly – Species-appropriate grazing positions for barefoot horses.
- Enrichment Benefits – Reduces boredom and keeps horses occupied.
Specifications and Features
Our hay nets have approximate dimensions of 80cm wide x 100cm. They will hold approximately 6 kg of hay or approximately 7–8 kg of haylage, depending on how dense or moist the forage is.
Who Is This Hay Net For?
- Good Doers & Greedy Eaters – Slows intake and extends forage time.
- Laminitis-Prone Horses – Supports safer, controlled feeding for effective weight management.
- Stabled Horses – Provides trickle feeding and enrichment.
- Horses Fed on Haylage – Works effectively as a haylage net to slow down eating.
- Owners Wanting Reliability – A tough hay net that won’t wear out quickly.
- Those looking to avoid knotted hay nets.
Why Forageplus?
Forageplus products are built on a foundation of science, safety, and equine health. Our Slow Feeder Knotless Hay Net combines durability with horse comfort, making it a reliable and welfare-focused choice. With years of expertise in equine nutrition, we understand that feeding methods matter just as much as what you feed.
How to Hang and Tie the Hay Net
The correct way to tie and hang and tie the FP Slow Feeder Hay Net is important for safety and durability. Follow these instructions to get the best out of your net.
