Hay Chix Slow Feed Hay Net for Horses, Half Bale, 1 1/4-Inch Holes

Hay Chix Half Bale Slow Feed Hay Net is a slow-feeding hay net for horses and livestock, with 1 1/4-inch holes and capacity for half a small square bale (4–6 flakes).

• UV-treated marine-grade nylon — made for a durable feeding net.
• Patented Rope & Hoggle closure — makes filling and securing the net straightforward.
• Oval snap included — gives you a ready attachment point for hanging.
• Handcrafted in Texas — made by Hay Chix for feeding horses and other herd animals.
• Suitable for soaking or steaming hay inside the net — fits hay-preparation routines.
• Attaches to fences, eye hooks, and horse trailers — works for stable use and travel.

When loose hay is wasted or a horse needs a slower way to access forage, a small-opening net can make feeding more controlled. This half-bale size is designed for everyday stable routines as well as hauling, camping, and trail rides. Its smaller openings are intended to encourage a grazing-style feeding pattern, including for animals with limited exercise or those described as easy keepers.

How does the Hay Chix net support slow feeding?

The Hay Chix Half Bale Slow Feed Hay Net uses 1 1/4-inch openings to make hay available through a smaller mesh, helping reduce waste and mimic natural grazing. It is designed to support healthier digestion, and the slower access can keep a stall-bound horse occupied for longer. The smaller-hole design is also intended for very easy keepers and horses that do not get enough exercise, including animals whose feeding plans address weight management, insulin resistance, or equine metabolic syndrome.

• Small openings create the slow-feed format.
• Designed to help reduce wasted hay and extend feeding time for stall-bound horses.
• Also suitable for miniature horses, goats, sheep, llamas, and alpacas.

How much hay does this half-bale net hold?

The net holds half of a small square bale, or approximately 4–6 flakes. That capacity suits a half-bale portion in one net, with the Rope & Hoggle closure used to fill and secure it for feeding. The included oval snap provides an attachment point, while the net can also be fastened to eye hooks, fences, or a horse trailer.

• Capacity: half a small square bale.
• Typical bale portion: 4–6 flakes.
• Use the half-bale capacity to choose a portion that fits your feeding routine.

Where can I use or hang the Hay Chix hay net?

Hang the net from a fence, eye hook, or horse trailer for feeding at home or while travelling. Its portable design suits stable use, camping, hauling, and trail rides. Hay can also be soaked or steamed inside the net, so the same feeder can be used as part of those hay-preparation routines.

• For use at home or on the go.
• Hay may be soaked or steamed inside the net.
• Handcrafted in Texas from UV-treated marine-grade nylon.

What makes filling and hanging it practical?

The patented Hay Chix Rope & Hoggle closure is designed to make the net easier to fill and hold it securely closed. Once filled, attach it using the included oval snap or another suitable hanging point such as an eye hook, fence, or trailer attachment. The fill-and-hang format fits into a regular feeding routine without requiring a separate feeder component.

• Patented Rope & Hoggle closure system.
• Oval snap included for hanging.
• Made for convenient use in daily feeding routines and during travel.

This net is a practical fit for horse owners seeking a smaller-opening slow feeder, including people feeding stall-bound horses or animals with limited exercise, as well as owners of miniature horses, goats, sheep, llamas, and alpacas. Its half-small-square-bale capacity, portable attachment options, and Texas handcrafting make it suited to regular feeding and travel; it is designed for hay feeding rather than as a general-purpose storage bag.