Hay feeder for horses

Here are five ways to save hay, money and improve the health of your horse. Every equestrian knows horses love to eat and eat to live. While it may seem gluttonous, numerous studies have proven their digestive systems are designed for grazing. In an ideal world, horses would chew 16 to 17 hours a day according to Kentucky...

If I did not already own a Hayhut, I would build this. Feeds one round bale or six to eight square bales. All treated wood, solid roof sheathing, keeps hay off the ground, virtually eliminates waste and spoilage. Every edge is chamfered for horse safety. Built on skids, the unit is completely portable, so I can move it to fresh ground or another field anytime, pulling it with a pickup truck. It wasn't cheap, but it has paid for itself in savings in hay.

No need for buying expensive hay boxes when u can build one yourself for a nikkel and a dime :)

Last fall I started trying to figure out a plan for how I would feed hay in the winter at home. I didn’t want to leave hay on the ground so I planned ahead and waited for a sale at TSC...Read more

hay rolls and bales

Made with HDPE 2" x 6" boards, this DIY Hexagon feeder is the perfect size for feeding 2-3 horses. DIY kits for this and variations are available at https:/...

Credit: Thinkstock Round-bales are used throughout the horse industry as a means of providing forage to horses housed in poor […]

Pallet projects are a great way to save a few dollars and use recycled wood. They seem to be the latest trend! Horse folks can also join in the fun. There are a ton of different things you can build out of pallets for your farm. From smaller projects

A few days ago an acquaintance of mine was complaining about not having enough time to spend with her two horses. She said she’d love to be able to keep them at home, but she…