Shires
Shires Premium Haynet Slow Feeder - Fine Mesh with 2-Inch Holes for Hay & Haylage
- Vendor: Shires
Product description
Make Every Fill Last Longer
Best for: Horse owners looking for a small-hole haynet that stretches out hay or haylage and keeps more of it off the stable floor.
The Shires Haylage Net (Shires code 1024) has fine mesh holes of about 2 inches (5 cm), so your horse pulls out smaller mouthfuls. Shires designed it so hay lasts longer and less ends up wasted on the stable floor, and it works with either hay or haylage.
Pick the size that matches how much forage you put out at a time. Shires gives approximate capacities of 4 kg for the 30 inch net, 6.5 kg for the 40 inch and 9.5 kg for the 50 inch, and notes those figures are a guide to the differences between sizes rather than exact amounts.
With eight colors to choose from, it is easy to give every horse in the barn a net of its own, or to color-code nets for day and night. Multi-packs are offered in most sizes and colors if you are stocking a whole barn or want spares for the trailer and shows.
Why Riders Choose the Shires Haylage Net
- Fine mesh holes — openings of about 2 inches (5 cm) help hay last longer.
- Less waste — more forage stays in the net instead of on the stable floor.
- Hay or haylage — suitable for both, so one net covers your feeding routine.
- Three sizes — 30, 40 and 50 inches, holding roughly 4, 6.5 and 9.5 kg.
- Eight colors — Black, Baby Blue, Blue, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple and Red.
- Barn-ready packs — single nets or multi-packs for larger barns.
Specifications
| Brand | Shires |
|---|---|
| Mesh size | About 2 in (5 cm), plus or minus 0.5 cm |
| Sizes | 30 in (76 cm), 40 in (102 cm), 50 in (127 cm) |
| Approx. capacity | 4 kg, 6.5 kg and 9.5 kg by size |
| Colors | 8 |
| Pack options | Single or multi-packs; options vary by color and size |
| Use | Hay or haylage |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which size should I choose?
Shires lists approximate capacities of 4 kg for the 30 inch net, 6.5 kg for the 40 inch and 9.5 kg for the 50 inch. Choose the size that holds what you feed in one fill, keeping in mind those figures are only a guide.
Q: Will a small-hole net suit my horse?
The 2 inch holes on the Shires Haylage Net slow how quickly forage comes out, which helps it last longer. Introduce any new net gradually, and ask your vet if your horse has a health condition that affects how it should be fed.
Q: Can I use it for haylage as well as hay?
Yes. Shires describes this net as suitable for hay or haylage.
Shires Premium Haynet Slow Feeder - Fine Mesh with 2-Inch Holes for Hay & Haylage
