tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post1165224549212717279..comments2023-09-16T06:21:35.320-07:00Comments on Pia's (and Prairie!) Parade: Next on the List? Slow Feeders...Ginghamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06677667981067220682noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-70759319353766533862011-02-28T13:24:31.720-08:002011-02-28T13:24:31.720-08:00paddock paradise IS a great resource.. :)
The fir...paddock paradise IS a great resource.. :)<br /><br />The first prototype is already down, and BO is looking at solutions that will hold a full bale (similar to the freedom feeder).. <br /><br />It is a great barn, and I'm sure P can't wait till she gets to trial one of these bad boys..Ginghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06677667981067220682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-17203181018546103512011-02-25T21:41:22.823-08:002011-02-25T21:41:22.823-08:00That sounds really interesting. I want updates! Th...That sounds really interesting. I want updates! This sounds like something that would be perfect for Rose. www.timsboots.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-74013120001919398902011-02-25T18:18:26.172-08:002011-02-25T18:18:26.172-08:00That is too cool. I've never seen the vertica...That is too cool. I've never seen the vertical versions. I'm interested in an update. :)Achieve1dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15401246064499148344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-61057508885297657982011-02-23T14:24:52.893-08:002011-02-23T14:24:52.893-08:00I feed my guys out of small mesh hay nets. They ar...I feed my guys out of small mesh hay nets. They are out for about 18 hours/day, but grazing is sparse and I supplement with hay, both in the pasture and when they are up at night. Each net holds 8-10 lbs of hay, and if they don't clean everything up I will supplement with a flake or two of "easy" hay in a tub to make sure they are getting enough lbs of forage daily. While the nets are a bit of a pain to fill, there is almost no waste and they have hay available at all times. My hard keeper looks good and my air fern isn't fat.<br /><br />One funny thing - I have one red net and one green one. The boys ALWAYS empty the green net first, regardless of where I hang the nets. Has anyone else had this experience, where horses show a color preference?jenjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737679332792618499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-14878033797440291532011-02-23T12:56:17.834-08:002011-02-23T12:56:17.834-08:00Whoa. I am liking the Freedom Feeder. Thanks for...Whoa. I am liking the Freedom Feeder. Thanks for the post topic, because this looks like something worth looking into!Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335385366138424092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-42453474659749097632011-02-22T22:47:43.678-08:002011-02-22T22:47:43.678-08:00I just started using the "Freedom Feeder"...I just started using the "Freedom Feeder" about two weeks ago. We started giving my gelding hay on the ground and in the net and now he just gets hay in the net. He seems to actually sort of enjoy it, when he had to chose between the ground and the net he'd often choose the net. I have it hanging at below his head level, but not quite on the ground. He's currently on a round of GastroGard for ulcers that were causing all sorts of issues and I'm really hoping to avoid another month of the GastroGard by trying to address the feeding issues.<br />I like the idea of a more permanent solution, the Freedom Feeder is spendy for what is basically some netting, and also I imagine it will eventually fall apart...Laceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10997471249362143966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-62603442881654352572011-02-22T19:04:34.065-08:002011-02-22T19:04:34.065-08:00You do Andrea, it's beautiful!
I have a nibb...You do Andrea, it's beautiful! <br /><br />I have a nibble net if your BO wants to borrow it to see what she things. I might hold it hostage until that baby is born, then bring it over ;0)Brooke (FBX Adventures - In Parenting) https://www.blogger.com/profile/17040183680228006616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-61572686767475500832011-02-22T17:26:08.180-08:002011-02-22T17:26:08.180-08:00Dude. I want to be at your barn.Dude. I want to be at your barn.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15902291220984883182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-58525923312928338352011-02-22T14:59:13.351-08:002011-02-22T14:59:13.351-08:00I'm of the mindset that there is no such thing...I'm of the mindset that there is no such thing as too much hay, but I also believe in 24/7 turn out. Slow feeders are a great solution for stalled horses.Domhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139769676714813261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-6059963177386603962011-02-22T13:40:07.202-08:002011-02-22T13:40:07.202-08:00I feed my pastured ponies out of mesh bags. My big...I feed my pastured ponies out of mesh bags. My biggest issue with them is when they get pushed through poo the horses don't want to eat out of them anymore, I've also lost two bags to the ether. When I get my own place I'm going to make boxes to put the bags in, that way they won't lose them or drag them through poo.<br /><br />I've heard of people having issues with grates when the horses figure out how to get them off. I'm also really wary of making my horses eat around metal since they already figure out very creative ways to hurt themselves without my help.<br /><br />Your BO might also want to look into Freedom Feeders, http://www.freedomfeeder.com/.smazourekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03029180368325070266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-56012671211930800532011-02-22T12:04:53.427-08:002011-02-22T12:04:53.427-08:00I use slow feed hay nets in my stalls and double b...I use slow feed hay nets in my stalls and double bagged slow feed hay nets when my boys are out in the pasture. One boy is a hoover and the other is a waster, this solution has made the waste virtually nil and they can eat on their 3 flakes of dinner hay for 4-5 hours and pasture hay for 12+ hours. I bought my hay nets at Chicks saddlery but they don't sell them anymore. <br />I reference this website a good bit, they have some good info http://paddockparadise.wetpaint.com/. I am looking forward to the ideas you BO comes up with, I am always looking for new ideas to try out!<br /><br />http://logdogacres.blogspot.comappydoesdressagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03247747981543003242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4855187223809114916.post-17914080009942762282011-02-22T11:41:51.663-08:002011-02-22T11:41:51.663-08:00Yes, please keep posting updates. I am very inter...Yes, please keep posting updates. I am very interested in the concept since our horses are turned out on dry lot with three feedings a day. Sometimes they scarf everything in nothing flat and sometimes they leave it scattered on the ground. I love this solution.Oak Creek Ranchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02875705582058188289noreply@blogger.com