Derby Originals Slow Feed Horse Hay Bag, Purple Four-Sided Design with Reinforced Nylon

Derby Originals’ patented four-sided slow feed horse hay bag helps horses eat hay from any side, with 1.75-inch (4.45 cm) square openings and room for about 2–3 flakes.

• Four-sided patented design — lets horses access hay from any part of the bag.
• 22 x 8 x 25 inches (55.9 x 20.3 x 63.5 cm) — sized for everyday feeding for most horses and other animals.
• 1.75-inch (4.45 cm) square openings — slow hay consumption while allowing frustration-free feeding.
• Reinforced nylon webbing with cross-stitching and bartack stitching — reinforces intersections and stress points.
• Super Tough Bottom reinforced webbing grid — allows dust and debris to exit while helping keep hay fresh.
• One-year limited manufacturer’s warranty — covers manufacturing defects.

For horses that eat hay quickly or need access around the feeder, this bag pairs a slow-feed opening pattern with a design that can be reached from all four sides. It is made for everyday hay feeding and holds Timothy, Orchard, Alfalfa, or other types of hay. The purple bag can also be used for other animals.

How does the four-sided design support feeding?

Derby Originals’ patented design lets a horse eat from any part of the bag, rather than limiting access to one feeding face. Derby Originals invented the four-sided hay bag design, protected by U.S. Patent No. D742,078; the brand identifies this as the only market design that allows access from any part of the bag. The square openings slow consumption and help reduce hay waste while remaining sized for frustration-free feeding. Horses naturally spend up to 18 hours a day grazing, and slow feeding echoes that extended grazing routine. Slow feeding is a veterinarian-recommended management approach in the context of gastric ulcers, colic, and boredom-related behavioral vices.

• Hay can be reached from any side of the bag.
• The opening pattern is designed to slow eating without preventing access to the hay.
• The bag can be stuffed in seconds.

What materials and construction details does the hay bag have?

The bag is made with reinforced nylon webbing, which Derby Originals describes as stronger and more durable than mesh or fabric hay bags. Cross stitches reinforce every webbing intersection, while bartack stitching reinforces stress points along the top, sides, and bottom. Its Super Tough Bottom is a grid of overlapping reinforced nylon webbing, designed to avoid the ripping associated with solid or mesh bottoms. “Super Tough Bottom” is a registered trademark, No. 6259398.

• Cross-stitching appears at every intersection.
• Bartack stitching reinforces stress points around the bag.
• The open bottom grid lets dust and debris exit and helps keep hay fresh.

How much hay does it hold, and who is it made for?

The 22 x 8 x 25-inch (55.9 x 20.3 x 63.5 cm) bag holds about 2–3 flakes and is designed as an everyday feeder for most horses and other animals. Its 1.75-inch (4.45 cm) square openings accommodate Timothy, Orchard, Alfalfa, and other hay types. Compare the listed dimensions with your intended hanging and feeding space before choosing a location.

• Approximate capacity: 2–3 flakes of hay.
• Hay types include Timothy, Orchard, Alfalfa, or any other type of hay.
• The one-year limited manufacturer’s warranty covers manufacturing defects; accidental damage and normal wear and tear are excluded.

This purple slow-feed bag suits horse owners looking for a four-sided everyday feeder with reinforced webbing, a reinforced grid bottom, and room for about 2–3 flakes. It is designed for horses and other animals that need access to hay through a slow-feed opening pattern.