Square Bale Hay Net
Overview
This slow feed hay net is ideal for feeding an entire square bale. The Texas Haynet Square Bale Net helps prevent colic, founder, and ulcers by slowing down consumption to a natural pace. This bag eliminates clean up and keeps them busy longer. Perfect for the stall or pasture.
Use caution with shod animals. We recommend elevating or placing this net in a solid feeder out of shoe reach. Use caution with horned animals and animals with ear tags.
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Specs
Hole Sizes |
1.5", 1.75" 3", and 2.25" Heavy Gauge Netting |
Holds |
1 Bale 36x18x18” |
Made in |
USA |
Material |
Knotted Nylon Mesh |
What’s in the box |
1 knotted nylon net 1 Heavy Duty Carabiner Clip |
Perfect for |
Horses, cows, goats, llama, sheep, alpaca |
Works well with |
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Caution |
Use caution with shod animals. We recommend using a feeder with a solid barrier between the shoe and net or elevating the net above pawing level. Use caution with horns. |
Exchange/Return |
30 days to exchange or return |
Reviews
Reviews

THN Square Bale Net ROCK!!
LOVE how easy these hay bale nets are to load with hay ! Horse love eating from them and slows down their eating

Love it.
Great product. I do notice when the tie string is frozen it is very hard to tighten through the black clip. Not complaining just because you asked for suggestion

Works great!
Bought this to try and get some weight on my older gelding. He shares a paddock with our other mare. We’ve had the net about 6 months and not a single hole! They are both barefoot and I know they kick it around a lot but it’s doing fine. Just added a second one to hang in their shelter.

Pleasantly surprised
I was skeptical that my horses would use the net, but with the amount of hay they were wasting, I was willing to try it. They took to it with absolutely no issues! My horses have free choice hay and there is virtually no waste. The net is easy to put on the bale, and fits an entire bale nicely. So far, it has been holding up with no tears. I made a DIY feeder out of an old stock tank to keep it off the ground and so far, so good.

Slow feeding rate = happy horses!
My horses love it, keeps them eating longer and it's easy to use. I'd like to see a thicker tie string but it works, and that yellow is easy to see in the paddock of the net becomes a toy and finds it's way into the dirt.
FAQ
What Hole Size Should I Buy?
There are several things to consider when choosing a hole size. Here are the basics:
- 95% of animals do well with 1.75" holes.
- For heavy breeds or aggressive eaters we recommend a 2.5" hole or bigger.
- For mini breeds we recommend a 1.5-1" hole.
- For cattle, senior horses with dental/vision issues, or thick stemy hay we recommend a 3" hole.
What Kind of Savings Should I Expect?
You can expect money, time & hay savings. The amount of each varies based on several things, but generally speaking:
- Round bale hay nets waste less than 6% of a bale.
- Round bale nets cost 50% less than other hay feeders.
- Hay nets can cut hay expenses dramatically because fewer bales are needed.
- Spend less time feeding and eliminate time spent cleaning up wasted hay.
- Checkout our hay savings calculator to estimate how much you can save.
How Long Does a Net Last?
This varies based on the type of net, how many animals are using the net and how many days a year you feed hay.
- Round bale nets normally last 2-4 years. Sometimes longer.
- Square bale nets typically last 3+ years.
- Small nets can last 5+ years.
More Questions?
Check out our full page of FAQs.