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Hay Nets & Round Bale FAQ

What size hole do I need?

If saving on wastage is your primary concern, then 4cm or 6cm is ideal. If you are wanting to regulate your animals consumption, reduce boredom and save on wastage then 4cm is the most popular and ideal option. If you are specifically wanting to slow

What size net do I need?

Our Extra Small Hay Nets are fantastic for stables, yards and floats.  A perfect mini or snack-sized net capable of taking 1 biscuit of hay. Our Small Hay Nets are fantastic for stables, yards and floats.  They are versatile and strong and are capabl

What's the difference between Knotted & Knotless nets?

A common question is which netting material should I choose for my Hay nets? Knotted or Knotless? The simple explanation regarding these two types would be:. If comparing PLY’s across Hay Net suppliers, caution must be exercised. The reason being is

First time use of your net

Introduce your horses to their hay net over a few days while providing loose hay nearby. Hungry horses are more likely to damage nets. If your horse is shod or has chips or splits in its hooves, don’t hang the net low or place it on the ground. If a

Benefits of an Aussie Grazers Hay Net

Our range of Horse slow feeding products will help you save hay whilst also improving your horse's health. The 4 main advantages of slow feeding your horses include:. Depending on what your reason for commencing Slow Feeding is, we offer different ho

What is Slow Feeding?

Slow feeding is to, by use of some mechanical device (usually a restricting feeder); make it impossible for the horse to fill his mouth with hay. By slowing down the eating pace the same amount of hay will last longer and therefore will keep the hors

How do I measure my hay roll?

If you are unsure what size Round bale you have, it is quite simple to measure. The standard sizes are 3ft, 4ft, 5ft or 6ft. It is very simple to measure, you just need a measuring tape to measure across the top of the roll. The below diagrams offer

My horse has shoes, can I use a net?

Product Caution:. If your horse is shod or not regularly trimmed, you must either tie your hay net high enough OR have a physical barrier between your horse's feet and the hay net. If your horse is shod then simply tie your net up a little higher. Yo

Can other livestock eat from these nets?

Our Hay Net range is commonly used by owners of animals “other than horses”. They are commonly used for:. Please be mindful of horns (entanglement) and ear tags that can be rubbed out. The most common size for these animals is our 4cm net. This size

Can I put a bigger net on a smaller roll?

​Yes, you can. Any excess netting can be pulled under the roll and hidden from your horse's feet.

How long do Aussie Grazers Hay Nets last?

We all know that some horses have a way of destroying a product if they really want to. However (with that said), our nets are made to a high quality standard and are designed with both safety and longevity in mind. Over many years, we have constantl

How do I become a stockist?

Designed in Australia, Aussie Grazers Hay nets are generously sized, easy to fill and come in a huge range of sizes. We have sizes available from a biscuit of hay, to a small bale, round bale, all the way up to the large square 8x3x4 hay nets. Our sl