FAQs

Net 2 is recommended for animals that seem to have a harder time maintaining body weight in pasture or animals that are used extensively and need as much nutrition as possible. It is also recommended if the round bale feed, you are using is long, stringy and coarse. Net 1 is recommended for all easy keepers (animals that maintain excess body weight in pasture). Net 1 allows for more controlled feeding for animals you want to slightly ration. Net 1 is also a must for all sheep and goats and is recommended for all square bales.

The Standard Feeder will accept any size round bale or up to 16 small square bales.

Yes. The HayBoss Feeders work great on a fence line and maintains an excellent barrier, even empty.

Yes. The HayBoss Feeder can be used to feed large pushy animals, though it is recommended to anchor the feeder to 2 posts when feeding bulls.

HayBoss Feeders have been extensively tested on many species. If the feeding instructions are followed and the proper nets and parts are used for the recommended animals, nets should last a minimum of 3 years and could last as long as 7 years. Some HayBoss customers have used their feeders for over 2 years and the net is still in exceptional shape.

Yes. There is a simple net repair kit (small piece of net, zip ties and side cutters. This is a clean and easy repair system which is demonstrated in our video section.

There are 7/16 inch fiberglass rods strategically placed every 16 inches in the HayBoss net system. This ensures that your net remains vertically tight at all times and guides the netting perfectly into the HayBoss roller system.

The size of the HayBoss nets can’t be directly compared to other non-skeletal net systems out there. The unique design of the HayBoss net system ensures the net remains in position at all times causing an animal to be more restricted than systems they can manipulate all over with their feet and snouts.

All HayBoss Feeders come with pre-set factory recommended tension. There is a left and a right roller on the feeders that could be adjusted at the top of the roller with a ½ inch drive. This is demonstrated in the “Tension Setting Video”, in our video section. (This video is COMING SOON.) What is the best way to have my round bale positioned in the HayBoss Feeder? Through all our trials and the input of our valued customers, we found that feeding the bale on end (like a paint can) is the most efficient way to feed a round bale.

A small percentage of horses getting used to net feeding may paw in frustration (this could result in a hole in the netting). If you feel one of your animals is doing this, you may want to supplement some hay while your horse is getting used to net feeding. Once the horse is comfortable with the feeder and you can see they have adjusted, feel free to stop any supplementing of feed. If chosen XL and JR feeders can be raised to 27 inches to discourage the persistent horse.

Yes. This is also demonstrated in our video section. (This video is COMING SOON.)