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No wasted hay all winter
This winter feeding horses was easy — 4 round bale hay nets set around our 40 acres worked wonders, horses traveled around to the bales and no wasted hay. Super product!
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Day BagSlow Feed Hay Net
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Holds 6 to 8 flakes of hay for all-day or all-night slow feeding without constant refilling
Knotless nylon netting is soft on mouths and built to last 3 to 5 years of daily barn use
Reduces the risk of ulcers, colic, cribbing, and stall vices by keeping forage moving steadily
Available in five net sizes to match your horse, your hay type, and your feeding goals
Comes with a strand of twine and toggle — ready to hang the moment it arrives
Description
If your horse runs through hay faster than you'd like — or you're tired of heading back to the barn for a second fill before dinner — the Day Bag was made for exactly that situation. It holds 6 to 8 flakes of hay and slows consumption down to a natural trickle feeding pace, which means your horse eats steadily throughout the day or night instead of in one quick rush. That consistent forage access keeps gut acid buffered, stress down, and horses calmer and more settled around the clock.
The Day Bag works for stalls, paddocks, pastures, and boarding facilities alike. It's the size that makes sense for a single horse on a solo feeding schedule or for a busier operation where you need bags that can go the distance between checks. Hang one up, clip it low for a more natural grazing position, and let your horse figure out the rest — most take to it quickly, especially when introduced alongside loose hay for the first week.
Netting is knotless and hand assembled from a high-quality nylon blend that holds up to years of daily use. Each bag ships ready to hang with a strand of twine and toggle included. If you're not sure which net size is right for your horse, reach out — we're happy to walk you through it before you order.
How to Use
When introducing the Day Bag for the first time, always offer loose hay alongside the bag for the first week. This gives your horse time to learn how to graze from the netting properly, reduces the chance of net damage from frustration, and sets you up for a much longer lifespan out of the bag.
Fill the bag with 6 to 8 flakes of hay. Secure with the included twine and toggle, and hang at a low position whenever possible to encourage a natural head-down foraging posture. For shod horses, place the bag in a tub, feeder, or hay ring, or hang it out of pawing range.
Rotate between a few bags if you're running a paddock paradise system — placing multiple bags around the feeding area encourages movement and keeps horses from standing in one spot all day.
Frequently Asked Questions
So many sizes to suit your feeding needs
Find the right fit
WHAT MAKES IT WORTH IT
Why it's built different
We use these nets in our own barn. Here's what actually matters after five winters of pasture use — not marketing points, real ones.
Keeps Forage Moving All Day
A horse that runs out of hay sits in an empty stall getting bored and stressed. The Day Bag holds enough for a full day or night of trickle feeding, so your horse always has something to work on — the way nature intended.
Knotless Netting That's Soft on Mouths
Hard knots wear on teeth and lips over time. The Day Bag uses knotless nylon netting that's gentle on even sensitive mouths while staying tough enough to handle years of pulling, pawing, and daily use.
Five Net Sizes for Five Different Situations
One size never fits all when you're dealing with minis, hard keepers, drafts, and everything in between. Choose from 1", 1.5", 1.5" W, 2", or 2.75" mesh to match your animal and hay type exactly.
Supports Digestive Health
Constant trickle feeding means stomach acid always has something to work on, which is your best defence against ulcers, colic, and the kind of gut stress that comes from long gaps between meals. Veterinarians recommend slow feeding for good reason.
Built to Last
Hand assembled from high-quality knitted nylon blend, the Day Bag is made for real barn life — mud, ointments, daily filling, and horses that aren't gentle with their things. Most owners get 3 to 5 years out of one bag.
Sizing
Choosing the right mesh size
Choosing the right mesh size makes a real difference — too small and your horse gets frustrated, too large and you lose the slow-feeding benefit altogether. Match the net to your horse's size, temperament, and hay type for the best result.
Net Size
Best For
Hay Types
Notes
Net Size1"
Best ForMinis, ponies, chickens, horses that have mastered the 1.5"
Hay TypesMost hay types — not fine, short, or compressed
NotesVery restricting — must be matched to the right animal and hay
Net Size1.5"
Best ForMost horses, donkeys, mules, alpacas, llamas, goats, sheep, rabbits, chickens
Hay TypesFine, coarse, medium hay, alfalfa, mixes, straw
NotesBest for introducing slow feeding, or use in colder months
Net Size1.5" W
Best ForHorses with larger three-tie bale flakes
Hay TypesSame as 1.5"
NotesAdds 18" of extra width for easier loading of wide flakes
Net Size2"
Best ForWorking horses, hard keepers, young and older horses
Hay TypesAll hay types and compressed bales
NotesMost popular size — great for maintaining healthy weight
Net Size2.75"
Best ForLarge breeds, elderly horses, cattle
Hay TypesAll hay types and compressed bales
NotesBest in cold climates or where easy hay access is the priority — use inside a feeder
FROM THE BARN
What folks are saying
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Into its fourth winter
Our poly ring & net are into their 4th winter of use & still going strong. Best. Setup. EVER!
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