Hay Forager
The Haygain Hay Forager or Slow Feeder has mental and physical benefits for horses, helping them with digestion and preventing metabolic upsets, obesity, colic, and other equine ailments.
Horses have a digestive system that allows them to spend much of their day grazing, and the Haygain forager enables them to do so by regulating their feed, encouraging them to eat slowly and regularly throughout the day.
Eating in a lowered-head position allows drainage of respirable particles and a natural feeding posture in the jaw, neck, and back. Extending mealtimes is especially beneficial for horses that require restricted diets. Intermittent feeding can trigger fat-storing responses that could lead to obesity.
Hay Forager Components
The Haygain foragers come equipped with two interchangeable regulator grids, providing flexibility to accommodate your horse’s needs and preferences effectively. Positioned securely to a metal ring on the exterior of the cylinder, the grid maintains its level position as food is consumed. Moreover, the base of the unit offers the option of filling it with sand for added stability or mounting it securely to the stable walls. Additionally, the top ring boasts four rubber fixings, enhancing its structural strength.
Engineered with durability and safety as top priorities, this hay forager is fully collapsible for effortless cleaning and transport. Furthermore, the cylinder panels are meticulously designed to disassemble under extreme pressure, thereby minimizing the risk of accidents. By adopting this feeding method, you not only ensure cleanliness but also mitigate the chances of contamination, wastage, and mess on the stable floor.
Seize the opportunity to benefit from bulk purchasing options, which not only help you save money but also guarantee that your horses receive optimal nutrition and care.
As part of our equine care equipment, we also supply a hay steamer range to provide hygienic and nutritional forage for your horses.
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Haygain Forager Model
The Haygain forager features two regulator grids that control feeding, promoting a slow and consistent eating pace for horses while regulating equine nutrition
Haygain Forager Features and Benefits
- Promotes a healthy digestive system.
- Improves physical and mental well-being.
- Reduces forage wastage and avoids mess and contamination.
- Prevents obesity.
Yes, they do wear over time and need replacing. This period can vary but a typical time before replacement is required is 3 months. These are readily available.
It they are not weighted down, then they are likely to be kicked over. The base of the haygain forager can be filled with sand to add stability.
Ponies from 10 hands upwards can feed from the haygain forager with no issues.