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The best feeder
Our poly ring & net are into their 4th winter of use & still going strong. Best. Setup. EVER!
Farm & Barn Supply
Adjustable Poly Hay Ring Feeder with Slow Feed Net5, 6 & 7 Ft
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$1,050.95 CAD
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Description
Ring and net included. A round bale fed loose on the ground wastes about 57% of the hay. Inside a netted feeder, waste drops to 5–6%, and an open ring lands between 13% and 33% (University of Minnesota Extension). This adjustable poly ring with a NAG Bag net is the netted option: no bars to trap a leg, no rust, one person can move it, and the 5, 6 and 7 ft sizes cover most round bales. Local pickup is free; freight is quoted to your postal or ZIP code and you approve it before anything ships.
The hay math
University of Minnesota Extension puts hay waste at 57% with no feeder, 13–33% in an open ring and 5–6% in a netted feeder. Feeding on the ground instead of in a netted ring, on 20 bales a winter at $80–$140 a bale, costs you roughly $800–$1,450 of hay a year that never goes into a horse. The ring is a one-time buy, so on most places it pays for itself in one to two winters.
Why poly, not steel
| Poly ring | Steel ring | |
|---|---|---|
| Leg through a bar | No bars. Solid panels. | Common injury |
| Rust and sharp edges | None, ever | Rust flakes in hay, sharp welds |
| Herd leaning on it | Gives, then springs back | Bends and stays bent |
| Moving it | One person, no tools | Two people or a tractor |
| Cold | UV-stabilized poly, built for prairie winters | Fine |
Pick your size
Measure a few of your bales first. If your bales are 7 ft across or smaller, take the 7 ft ring. Panels adjust to tighten around a smaller bale, and you can add a single panel later if you change balers. Current prices for each size are shown above with the size selector.
| Ring | Fits bales up to | Typical baler |
|---|---|---|
| 5 ft | 4 × 5 | Small rounds, 4×4 and 4×5 |
| 6 ft | 5 × 6 | Most 5×5 and 5×6 balers |
| 7 ft | 6 × 7 | Large 6×6 rounds, 3×3 and 3×4 squares stacked |
Pick your mesh
- 1.5": most horses. Slows eating without frustrating them.
- 2": bigger horses, coarser hay, or barns that want the bale gone in a few days.
- 2.75": cattle, drafts, and mixed herds where waste control matters more than slowing.
What is in the box
- AGI poly ring panels for your size, with the pipe lock that holds them together.
- NAG Bag Net Topper in your mesh size.
- Pipe kit and zip ties to mount the net.
Setup is one person, no tools, about five minutes. Works for horses, cattle, ponies, minis, sheep and goats. For small stock under 24" at the shoulder, see the Mini 24" ring.
See the full poly hay ring system for the Mini ring, extra panels and the pipe kit, and the bale calculator that shows what loose feeding costs you.
Shipping
Ships from Sherwood Park, Alberta to Canada and the US. Freight is quoted separately from the price: ask us for a quote first, or check out now and we send your freight quote before anything ships. Local pickup is free. See Shipping & freight for how freight works. US buyers: prices are in CAD.
Questions we get
Will a horse get a leg stuck? There are no bars to trap a leg. The panels are solid poly with rounded edges.
Does the net slow them down too much? With 1.5" or 2" mesh a bale that used to last four days lasts six to seven, and the horses have hay in front of them the whole time. Nobody bolts, nobody stands around with an empty gut.
Can I use it without the net? Yes. Use it as a plain ring and add the net later.
Can cattle use it? Yes, with 2.75" mesh. Horned cattle are fine with the open top.
Will it crack at −30? The poly is UV-stabilized and built for Alberta winters. We run ours year-round.
What if I already have a ring? Buy the net only and a pipe kit.
We feed our own horses out of this ring. That is why we carry it. Message the barn with a photo of your bales and we will tell you which size to order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do the bale math
What loose feeding costs you every winter
A round bale fed on the ground wastes 57% of the hay. An open ring cuts that to 13–33%, and a netted feeder to 5–6% (University of Minnesota Extension). Put your own numbers in.
The ring is a one-time buy. The hay is a bill you pay every year.
Hay you are paying for that never reaches a horse, per winter
$0
Inside a netted ring, waste drops to 5–6% (we use 6%). That saves you $0 a winter.
Waste figures are from University of Minnesota Extension: 57% with no feeder, 13–33% in an open ring (we use 23%) and 5–6% with a netted feeder (we use 6%). Your bales, weather and herd will move the number; the direction does not change.
Pick my ring size
WHY POLY, NOT STEEL
Built so nothing gets hurt, including the hay
We run these rings in our own paddocks. Here's what actually matters after seasons of sun, snow, and hungry horses — not marketing points, real ones.
Recycled poly, not steel
No rust, no sharp edges, no bent panels after one winter. The poly flexes on impact and comes back — steel rings don't.
Adjustable to your bale
Panels bolt together to fit 5, 6 or 7 ft bales. Add a panel later if your bales grow — the ring grows with you.
Safe around legs and necks
Smooth rounded rim with no gaps to trap a hoof or halter. Horses feed over the top, exactly how a feeder should work.
One person can move it
Tough but light. Tip it, roll it to the next bale, drop it over. No tractor, no second set of hands.
Cuts waste with a net
Pair it with a slow-feed net and hay stays in the ring instead of trampled into the mud — waste drops to 5–6%, against 57% with no feeder (University of Minnesota Extension).
From the barn
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FROM THE BARN
What folks are saying
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Not one pound of feed wasted
These feeders are amazing! There is not one pound of feed wasted. We are no longer wasting 20 to 30 percent of a bale. The feeders provide a 24-hour source of forage and keep the horses busy. One person can change out the bale. These feeders are tough but light. There is absolutely no downside to these feeders.
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Winter feeding made easy
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!
The full system
One ring. Every setup.
Start with the ring that fits your herd, then add panels, nets and pipe kits as your setup grows.
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