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Post by Teeni on Dec 30, 2008 23:38:55 GMT 1
Right i'm looking for a hay feeder, i've done a rather rubbish drawing of it in paint and will post the link so people can have a look. Basically i am looking to get a couple, they are box shape, there is a slot in the side where you place the bars, the lip edge on the top stops the bars coming out, as the hay gets eaton the bars go down with it. Here is the link to my really bad drawing to give you an idea of what i am talking about  img.photobucket.com/albums/v715/teeni85/hayfeeder.jpgSo has any body seen these any where or know where i could get some from? I've done a few searches on the net but can find them, i don't know what the products exact name is, but they are real i haven't just made them up. Any ideas anyone?   |
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Post by Tuppence on Dec 31, 2008 7:56:58 GMT 1
Good idea in theory. But what if a horse managed to get in one? Would be as dangerous as a cattle grid with the bars.
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Post by Teeni on Dec 31, 2008 8:41:59 GMT 1
Tuppence, i can see your concerns but i wouldn't use it with something that would get caught up in it. Infact the bars are set at a distance that even the smallest of ponies would struggle to get caught in it. |
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Post by KoLaTo on Dec 31, 2008 9:47:53 GMT 1
I've seen that somewhere just recently on another forum but can't for the life of me remember what it was called.
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Post by mrsart on Dec 31, 2008 11:27:57 GMT 1
Ooo let me know if you find them as that is exactly what I've had in mind! I have hay bars, but my youngster just pulls all his hay out......and wees on it, then poos on it, then sleeps on it!!!
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Post by mandal on Dec 31, 2008 11:48:53 GMT 1
....and wees on it, then poos on it, then sleeps on it!!! Lol...that's what hay is for isn't it?!!  |
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Post by christi on Dec 31, 2008 15:27:51 GMT 1
i used to have one of those hay feeders i got it along with a horse i bought about 12 years ago.... and i have to say my horse Never got her foot caught in the bars as the bars are very close together
i sold it on with the horse a few years ago ... wish id kept the feeder as ive never seen them anywhere for sale .
so if you find out where they are sold could you please let me know as id love to buy another.
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Post by Teeni on Dec 31, 2008 19:21:40 GMT 1
I've seen that somewhere just recently on another forum but can't for the life of me remember what it was called. Oh Ponypit if you come across it again could you let me know or post a link? Cheers |
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Post by jill on Dec 31, 2008 23:08:47 GMT 1
You could make one out of wood, using those crates people say you can get free from tile shops?
ETA if there is a risk, it would be safer in wood, it would break.
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Post by Teeni on Jan 1, 2009 14:52:39 GMT 1
thanks for your thoughts.
i would like to be able to soak my hay in it and the tip it over to drain.
really like them but just don't seem to able to find them anywhere, so any help is much appreciated.
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Post by christi on Jan 1, 2009 15:24:06 GMT 1
they are fantastic for soaking hay in .. thats what i used mine for.
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