Standard bag size will hold 2 string hay bales that are about 15″ x 18″ x 40″ long. (We have extra long bale bags for the 48″ long 2 string bales)
Paracord pull closure with cord lock comes standard – If you are hanging the net using the pull string, we recommend the rope upgrade.
1/4″ Rope Pull upgrade available (click link) -> Optional Rope Pull for our hay nets
Actual weight the slow feed hay net can hold will vary due to the different types of forage used.
These slow feed hay nets work great for daily use, camping, traveling longer distances, fill as full as you like for all day feeding.
Available in all our stock materials
- NOW HEAVIER CORD .75″ Heavy Polypropylene – Black only -Ultra slow feed, use with caution, only for horses that are used to slow feed nets
- 1″ Heavy Duty Polypropylene -Black only (400+ pound break strength).- Slow feeding for horses that have mastered larger meshes, ponies & Minis
- 1.25″ Heavy Duty Polypropylene -Black only (400+ pound break strength). Works for most horses
- 1.75″ Heavy Duty Polypropylene -Blue/Black (600+ pound break strength). Works for most horses
- 2.25″ Heavy Duty Polypropylene -Black (600+ pound break strength). Feeds easy – great starter net or for folks that are just trying to reduce waste from soiling
- 3.00″ Heavy Duty Polypropylene – Black – Not a slow feeder – great for folks that just want to reduce some waste and still free choice feed
Please keep in mind the smaller the mesh the more abuse it will take from the horses teeth, this can cause premature wear on the nets if the horse is not picking the hay out but grabbing the net and shaking it or just ripping at the net. THIS TYPE OF BEHAVIOR CAN SUBSTANTIUALLY SHORTEN THE LIFE OF YOUR NET and generally shows the horse is not ready for that small of a hole.
If you have a color preference, please put in the check out notes and we will try to accommodate. If you want ONLY a certain color, please check with us prior to ordering for availability.
Check out our blog about bag sizes (click link) -> Lets talk bag sizes
ilana vocke (verified owner) –
this is the second time i’ve ordered small bale nets here. i have two quarter horses and use 2 nets(2.25”)/bales per day. the first ones are several years old now and aside from being dirty, they are like new! but, i wanted nets with a smaller grid (1.75”) to hopefully have less hay end up on the ground. my horses were pulling more out than they could chew. my new nets arrived quickly and the smaller grid is perfect!!!
Linda B. (verified owner) –
My horses have been on slow feed bags for years so I love the 3/4” net. I fill from round bales and these bags fit nicely over a trash can to make that easier. I’ve just had them a short while, but they look like they should hold up really well. Thanks for a great product!
Darlene Blair (verified owner) –
I love the wider mouth for easier filling.
Alice Spinella (verified owner) –
Too big
laurie (store manager) –
We are sorry to hear you feel these bale bags are too big, Please note that UNUSED bags are returnable for credit or refund
Stephanie R. (verified owner) –
I am very happy with this product! Quality item that I believe will last a long time. Quick shipping, too.
Renee W. (verified owner) –
quick shipping, great quality heavy weight slow hay bag. pony loves it!!! Thank you!
Heather Beaudry (verified owner) –
Love these bags. Our bales fit in so well.
Barbara F. (verified owner) –
I’m reviewing these hay nets shortly after receiving them, so I can’t speak to their durability. But they are sturdy, well made, shipping was super quick, and communication with the shop was excellent. Will update at a later date if possible.
Robin M. (verified owner) –
These are the best hat nets I have ever bought. Quality construction, soft material so it doesn’t cut my horses nose.
Love this product
Melissa (verified owner) –
I absolutely love the quality
Karen (verified owner) –
I have purchased 6 Hay Burner bags and have been very impressed with how well they are holding up. I have one mustang that is a very enthusiastic bag shaker and will have a cheaper quality bag destroyed within 2 weeks. It has been 3 months and not a sign of a hole in any of the bags. Very pleased with the quality.
Jodi (verified owner) –
Happy to rate your product but I just received it. The netting looks good but I’m curious how long the cord and plastic cinch piece will last. It’s been in use two days…so far so good.
Laura P. (verified owner) –
This bag works great! No wasted hay and slows my aggressive eaters down!
Donna W (verified owner) –
I love this hay bag. It took 4 years for my horse to chew through his first one.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Perfect for 5-6 good size flakes or more and the net stays soft even after many uses. So far my horses have not eaten the closing clamp, so that’s good… they are to busy working the hay out of the 1” holes.
Patricia O. (verified owner) –
Great product
Debbie (verified owner) –
Excellent quality hay bag
Sheri Misic (verified owner) –
Great hay bag, would have given it a 5 if you had a tying system like h** c*** . I use a pully system to raise my bags up and the elastic cord did not work for me, but I was able to get a heavy rope that works fine. it is an easier bag to fill, and a great price.
Kellie Ballard (verified owner) –
I absolutely love the Hay Burners hay bags! They hold up with my herd of 6 fantastically, better than some of the widely known brands. 2 of mine are aggressive bag shakers and I don’t have to repair holes for about 4-5 months of use in the harsh Colorado weather.
Henriette (verified owner) –
I am addicted to using the 1” Hay Burner feeding bags with my easy keep icelandic horses, they nibble all day long and they are happy and content. And the quality is outstanding. Recommend the extra long rope, makes it easier to fill.
Tauna G. (verified owner) –
These hay bags/nets are great! They’re soft, knot-free and seem very durable. The 1 14″ size openings are perfect for all of our horses – yearlings to 26yo. These bags can hold up to a 1/2 3-string bale, but also work fine when I don’t fill them that full. I like that they’re big enough that 2-3 horses will share one.
Constance C. (verified owner) –
I have ordered many hay bags from your company and have never been disappointed! They are well made and are still in use many years later. Thanks for making a quality product!
Patricia W. (verified owner) –
I really like this hay bag! I ordered the heavier version and it is great! Soft yet sturdy and easy to fill.
Sara (verified owner) –
Generously sized bag opens readily so it is easy to fill and empty. Mesh is soft. The optional rope pull is a definite plus. I’m very pleased.
Tara Davis (verified owner) –
Fabulous quality, very durable and well made! Worth every penny!
Tara Davis (verified owner) –
Super high quality bags
Kathy (verified owner) –
We use this for my daughter’s large pony in his stall. He had no trouble eating from the hay bag right away, no mess all over his stall, and less work as it really does hold an entire bail of hay. Highly recommend these hay bags. They will pay for themselves because no more wasted hay. Win win
Elissa (verified owner) –
I LOVE these nets! I have purchased several over the years and they are by far the best nets out there. Extremely durable and easy to fill. I’m currently using my this size net in my stalls to ensure that my horses never run out of hay. The horses love them- in fact, I’m pretty sure they prefer to eat hay out of these nets than loose on the ground!
Debra (verified owner) –
Love, Love, Love these bags!!
Helen I. (verified owner) –
Love that there are no knots. Shipping was prompt. This is my 4th one! All 4 still going strong.
Yvonne HillPrintup (verified owner) –
hayburner hay nets are the finest available! Highly recommend for anyone looking for solution to the way we feed our horses.
Yvonne (verified owner) –
excellent nets, best on the market and weve tried so many. sturdy construction, our oldest ones are still in top shape and they get used alot.
Brianna H. (verified owner) –
I love these! So easy to use – only have to fill every couple days. Saves an astronomical amount of time compared to serving hay 3 times a day. Plus – the horses are happier.
Dianne Madden (verified owner) –
It is now very easy to get a full bale of hay into it! Thanks!
Lori C. (verified owner) –
Excellent quality and made to last. I have a pony with insulin resistance issues. The one inch hole slowed her eating down. Thank you for putting our a great product.
Shawn (verified owner) –
Bought two full bale hay nets (3/4 inch holes) for our Welsh ponies who are free fed grass hay. Theses are terrific! Set them in opposite corners of paddock and the ponies travel back and forth between them. All issues of food aggression have vanished and even the “boss” lets the others eat with her. Lovely “share” size nets! In addition, its so much easier setting out a large bale sized hay net instead of filling all those smaller bags. Happy ponies makes happy people.
Kathy G. (verified owner) –
They are so much softer feeling then my old bags. Very pleased.
Brianna H. (verified owner) –
Held up perfectly – perfect size
Lori allen (verified owner) –
The hay bags are well made, just didn’t realize they were so big. Will order more.
James Ramthun (verified owner) –
I feel this is the best hay bag on the market. Durable and no knots design. Knotted hay bags bruise a horse’s gums.
Bonney M. (verified owner) –
I’ve bought 6 of these so far and LOVE them. One of my older mares doesn’t really get enough hay if I use small-hole, slow eating nets. I bought the small-bale net with the extra-large holes. It’s the only net I could find with large holes that was also long enough to clip into my 150-gallonRubbermaid tubs. It’s perfect! Thank you for such a great product!!
Hope Pitre (verified owner) –
These are well made and sturdy. I added the extra rope at closer. I use these on the ground like haypillows. My horses are not shod and it works great. When its wet I hang them in the barn. They seem like they will last a while. Thanks
Sandra R. (verified owner) –
The bags are so easy to use and the horses adapted quickly. I wish I had tried them years ago.
Debra (verified owner) –
Awesome as always
Jason Hardy (verified owner) –
Good fit nice bags
Paul B. (verified owner) –
Great product heavy duty hold”s a good size bale of hay and sure like the rope pull for the top. Fixing to order some more.
Vicki Rosner (verified owner) –
This a perfect 40 pound bale bag. It is excellent quality and very easy to put on the bale and secure with the string.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
I really like this hay bag. It’s sturdy and it easily fits a whole bale of hay. My horse has no trouble with the .75 inch holes and it really helps stretch the hay longer. Saves money!!! I’m gonna get the standard size for traveling too!
Sarah S. (verified owner) –
These bags are huge and super high quality just like all the others I have purchased in the past. I have worked my way down in sizes over the past few years and got the 3/4 inch size on this order. It’s working beautifully. Thank you for a truely awesome product. Worth every penny!!
Cheryl Walsh (verified owner) –
Customer service is very good.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Works great, holds a lot of hay, and is very durable!
Jamie M. (verified owner) –
Such a durable and well-made product. Great customer service and fast shipping too. Thank you so much!
Samantha Walsh (verified owner) –
Fabulous product, net stays soft, extra large opening. Will be a hay burners faithful!
Nancy H. (verified owner) –
Excellent quality
Roxanne (verified owner) –
Purchased the 3″ hole bags and the 2.5″ hole bags.
Could not be more pleased with them.
Was rather expecting more waste with the 3″, but there is barely any. Will be ordering more of this size as I like the horses to not get overly frustrated trying to get a good bite of hay. The bags are used in the barn.
Free choice hay is also fed outside on the ground so they have hay available at all times without having to always eat out of a net. I have had my older bags for 10 years?
Maybe longer. Absolutely no damage to them in all that time, even though I’ve got a couple of draft horses using them. The new bags are of a more generous size, which I really appreciate. So much easier for me to fill.
I use a sawed off 55 gallon plastic drum (about 1/3) to load the bags in. Very easy to get them filled.
Thank You for a great product.
My horses teeth were getting beveled using another brand. The material was very very harsh on their teeth.
No issues using the Hayburners!
Kimberly BEMENT-PRICE (verified owner) –
Works great!
Brian Cowin (verified owner) –
I am very very pleased with this purchase. Thank you!
Amanda P. (verified owner) –
The hay nets have been great. The horses like the 3 in holes better than the 2.25 holes. They are holding up great and are easy to use. I will be buying more.
Heather M. (verified owner) –
Cord to close it seems flimsy. Otherwise great quality
laurie (store manager) –
We do have a 1/4″ rope option for those that do not like the paracord – thank you
Anonymous (verified owner) –
LOVE!!
Alice (verified owner) –
Purchased for my two minis. It’s working great slowing down their hay consumption. They seem very happy.
Wendy V. (verified owner) –
Bought these for winter use to allow for constant access to hay for horses to keep warm without waste. Work great! Horses love them.
janet fisk (verified owner) –
So far, so good! But it’s only been in use for a week—so I can’t comment on it’s durability.
Mary S. (verified owner) –
These bags are THE BEST. I’ve had countless bags fall apart, or not really work to slow them down. These are big, easy to fill, and they are such great quality. I’ve been using a couple that a friend let me borrow. Now, they are all I will use.
Josie Y. (verified owner) –
Very happy with this net! We originally got a hay chix net for our TB gelding but he was going through a bale still in 2 days.
We ordered the 3/4″ in this and it really worked to slow him down. I also love how soft the material of this net is, while stil remaining very strong.